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Little Ivies Montessori

5509 PLEASANT VALLEY DR STE 800, Plano, TX 75023-5249

Operation number:
1718303
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
39
License effective:
October 7, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4695735142
Email:
little.steps72@gmail.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 25 available inspections for Little Ivies Montessori from September 2, 2021 through July 7, 2026.

13 inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on May 11, 2026 and involved administrative posting.

Sleep safety was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from July 1, 2026 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
25

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
32

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

25 total inspections vs 13.5 local median in 75023

Compared to 22 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.28
Local median
0.67

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
52%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.18

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: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have their previous inspction form posted on the postings wall.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The four infants in care all had outdated feeding instructions with Juanuary dates.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the required posting on how parents can notify Licensing but printed it during the inspection and posted it.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Official code
746.401(7)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff had CPR from an online source without the use of a manikin, NationalCPRFoundation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and one other staff did not have current First Aid and CPR both expired on July 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Official code
746.2805(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.
Correction deadline
July 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Official code
746.2805(8)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.
Correction deadline
January 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.
Correction deadline
December 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Official code
746.1203(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2426
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.
Correction deadline
May 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.4203
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 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
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
Official code
746.2401(7)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911