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Lakeside Montessori Academy

Child care center · 4995 WESTPORT DR, The Colony, TX 75056-2297 · License 829308

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 319. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (416)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
Yes
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
4 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
3 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
Yes
3 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunizations.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
Yes
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
Yes
3 746.1303(7) - Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff is missing first aid training.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 children were missing health statements.
3 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
3 746.1303(9) - Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.4609(a)(1) - Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
4 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children files were missing health statments.
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
3 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 children were missing health statements.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
4 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
5 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunizations.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff is missing first aid training.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
3 746.1303(7) - Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
5 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
Yes
5 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children files were missing health statments.
4 746.4609(a)(1) - Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
3 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
4 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
3 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
2 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
4 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
3 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
3 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
3 746.1303(9) - Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
3 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
3 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
4 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
5 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
5 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
5 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (96)

96 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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