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Prep Montessori Academy

1951 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Garland, TX 75040-3910

Operation number:
1662872
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:
143
License effective:
December 4, 2017
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2146471234
Email:
admin@prepmontessori.com

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 16 available inspections for Prep Montessori Academy from September 8, 2021 through February 12, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 13 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 25, 2025 and involved supervision.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from April 29, 2025 through February 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75040

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.81
Local median
0.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
11%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
31%
Local median
13%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.21

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: Supervision
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2025
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)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 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
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
Correction deadline
August 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
Official code
746.2409(a)(9)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Official code
746.4911(a)