Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.24
- Local median
- 0.53
iExplore Montessori Fort Worth LLC
5350 BASSWOOD BLVD, Fort Worth, TX 76137-3900
- Operation number:
- 1720245
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Tarrant
- Capacity:
- 85
- License effective:
- November 2, 2021
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8178492178
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- iexploremontessori.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 29 available inspections for iExplore Montessori Fort Worth LLC from September 13, 2021 through July 30, 2026.
15 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 4, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in five 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
- 29
- Recorded violations
- 36
- Higher-concern violations
- 21
- Repeated topics
- 3
2 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
29 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76137
Compared to 20 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 48%
- Local median
- 17%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 52%
- Local median
- 27%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 3
- Local average
- 1.2
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
October 2, 2024September 4, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 12, 2023September 4, 2025Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
December 12, 2023September 4, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Five children's health statements were past the year enrollment period.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
- Official code
- 746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One personnel file did not have required notarized affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- September 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children's files did not have current immunization records.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 18, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An infant feeding instructions was not signed by the parent.
- Correction deadline
- September 18, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 26, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One personnel file did not have annual training documentations.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation does not have name and address of alternative shelter location listed in plan.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 18, 2025
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One child's immunization record was not current.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 3 of the 8 employee files reviewed did not have the required affidavit notarized.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 3 staff were found to not have valid CPR/First Aid Certificates and 1 was observed in the classroom unsupervised by other staff.
- Correction deadline
- December 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 3, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. Based on the evidence, a 3yo was left unsupervised on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- June 8, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, fire drills for 2023 were not documented. A photo was taken.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
- Official code
- 746.5205(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, the children's sleep sacks were not stored in individual spaces. The sleep sacks were stacked on top of each other. Photos were taken.
- Correction deadline
- April 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
- Official code
- 746.4505
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver's current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Eight child records were evaluated during inspection. 2 of the children's shot records were not current.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence provided showing that a caregiver was frustrated and inappropriately picked up a child. The caregiver grabbed the child by 1 wrist and lifted the child's body from the ground.
- Correction deadline
- April 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. The evidence shows that the director failed to provide adequate support to a caregiver who was struggling with a child's behavior. This caused for mounting caregiver frustration which placed the child at risk.
- Correction deadline
- April 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
- Official code
- 746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver's current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. It is determined that a caregiver pushed a child's head back and held in place, to prevent the child from looking around the corner. The caregiver failed to use positive statements to redirect the child's behavior.
- Correction deadline
- December 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)(C)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director placed a caregiver with a group of children without the required skills and experience needed for working with young children. The director also failed to ensure that the caregiver had consistent support while working with young children.
- Correction deadline
- December 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
- Official code
- 746.1003(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence found confirming that the child's soiled pants were sent home without being placed in a sealed bag.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
- Official code
- 746.3505(g)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a written physicial activity plan on file.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 8 child records were evaluated. 2 records did not have a written health statement on file.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
- Official code
- 746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 8 staff records were evaluated. 3 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 8 children's shot records were evaluated. 3 records were not up to date.
- Correction deadline
- November 14, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The playground was observed during inspection. Two active wasp nests were observed on the play structure located on the older children's playground. The center director knocked the nests down during inspection and disposed of the nests.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that a written animal policy was not included in the school's parent handbook.
- Correction deadline
- August 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(17)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director failed to notify parents of a broken water line which resulted in the school having no running water during hours of operation.
- Correction deadline
- August 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that parents were not previously notified of a dog brought to the school. The children were allowed to interact with the dog. A 3 year old child suffered an allergic reaction.
- Correction deadline
- August 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
- Official code
- 746.3901(1)
Medium concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that parents did not receive a copy of the incident report within 48 hours. There was no parent signature on the form to verify receipt.
- Correction deadline
- August 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
- Official code
- 746.707
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. There were two children present at time of inspection and they did not have enrollment documents on file.
- Correction deadline
- May 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 746.801(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 8 child files were evaluated. Four files did not have a current immunization record on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Eight staff files were evaluated. 3 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 26, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 8 staff files were evaluated. The toddler teachers(2) did not complete first aid training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
- Official code
- 746.1301(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 8 staff files were evaluated. The toddler teachers(2) did not complete CPR training.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 22, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Children were playing on a sliding board on the toddler playground. There is no loose fill or unitary surfacing in this area. The sliding board was removed during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation is caring for two infants (15mo; 17mo). The permit does not allow for infant care.
- Correction deadline
- September 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 14, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.048(b) - AP Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)
- Official code
- HRC42.048(b)