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Little Elephant Montessori Academy

560 E ELDORADO PKWY, Little Elm, TX 75068-5430

Operation number:
1708966
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Denton
Capacity:
136
License effective:
January 21, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9726326743
Email:
info@littleelephantmontessori.com
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 13 available inspections for Little Elephant Montessori Academy from January 25, 2022 through June 17, 2026.

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

The most recent recorded violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 11 local median in 75068

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.54
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.05

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.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 12, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction deadline
June 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Official code
746.2803(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction deadline
September 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
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
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction deadline
December 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)