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KIDS Montessori Academy, LLC

1521 E ARAPAHO RD, Richardson, TX 75081-3001

Operation number:
1717792
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:
121
License effective:
August 20, 2021
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722356930
Email:
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 25 available inspections for KIDS Montessori Academy, LLC from February 16, 2022 through January 6, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 6, 2026 and involved facility condition.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
25

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 75081

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.56

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
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The playground needs more surfacing.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 16, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Official code
746.4901(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One employee did not have CPR and First Aid Training.
Correction deadline
April 3, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Toddlers are being placed in highchairs if they are biting. The highchairs were removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that an employee at the operation did not use good judgment when a child was grabbed by the arm.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 27, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Several employees did not have current CPR training.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2023
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Several employees including the director did not have current annual training records. The operation emailed all necessary training for caregivers.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Official code
746.907(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill on the play ground was not maintained to the proper depth of nine inches for structures over five feet. The operation emailed pictures of the loose fill at the appropriate depth.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a gas leak test on file. The operation emailed gas report.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transportation training was unavailable for the bus driver. The operation emailed training verification for bus drivers.
Correction deadline
July 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 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)
Medium concern: Incident records
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not have an incident report for a child that wandered out of the building.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation had an incident were a child wandered out of the building and did not notify licensing.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC42.063(a) - Reporting Incidents and Violations that threaten or impair the basic health, safety or well-being of a child
Official code
HRC42.063(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
An older infant was mixed with a child over an 18 month age difference.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The center did not inform a parent of a less serious injury on the day of the incident.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, one child did not have an allergy form signed by a health care professional.
Correction deadline
February 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
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