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Saint Christopher Montessori

7900 LOVERS LN, Dallas, TX 75225-8200

Operation number:
196233
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
153
License effective:
December 4, 1986
Hours:
07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2143068244
Email:
office@scmsdallas.org
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 24 available inspections for Saint Christopher Montessori from December 14, 2021 through June 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
24

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

24 total inspections vs 12.5 local median in 75225

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.83
Local median
0.52

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Three children's allergy action plans were missing parent signatures.
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).
Correction deadline
June 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Official code
746.5207(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were several children in care with immunizations that are not current.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A toddler classroom had a small light on that didn't provide adequeate light in the classroom during naptime to allow for proper supervision.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on the bathroom light.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Adventure Classroom had two outlets missing outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed new outlet coverings on the outlets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
746.3701(1)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation did not follow label instructions in administering medication to an infant that required doctor instructions.
Correction deadline
February 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3805(a)(1) - Administering Medication - According to Label Directions
Official code
746.3805(a)(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The primary playground support post were not marked to indicate the required depth of the loose-fill surfacing.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
Official code
746.4907(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground for the primary classroom didn't have at least 6 inches of loose fill material around the slide and the climbing structure.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The staff annual training for storing of hazardous materials has not been completed by caregivers.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A violation of the standard was identified during an investigation when a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for over 20 minutes without staff knowledge.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
An investigation into this standard determined a violation. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for over 20 minutes.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers are not inspected or recorded for the 2023 calendar year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).
Correction deadline
April 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
Official code
746.5207(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills are not practiced on a monthly basis for the 2023 calendar year.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor space for the 2-3 year old playground did not have a useable secondary exit away from the building.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Official code
746.4307
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Medication administration training has not been recorded for a caregiver that administers medication.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was cited as part of an investigation and found deficient. A toddler was briefly left unsupervised on the playground equipment.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Of the 8 files reviewed during the inspection, there were 2 caregivers who have been at the center for more than 12 months and do not have any of the required 24 hours of training. The other caregivers are still within their 12 month timeframe.
Correction deadline
May 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director was allowing a caregiver to be present at the operation knowing they did not have a cleared background check from CBCU.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was present in a room with children before receiving notification from the CBCU that the caregiver is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before allowing the subject to be present at your operation.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641