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Pinnacle Montessori of Schertz

21510 OLD WIEDERSTEIN RD, Schertz, TX 78108

Operation number:
1733416
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Guadalupe
Capacity:
167
License effective:
August 25, 2022
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7264440099
Email:
schertz@pinnaclemontessori.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 41 available inspections for Pinnacle Montessori of Schertz from February 11, 2022 through August 4, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2026 and involved attendance accountability.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
41

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

4 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

41 total inspections vs 11 local median in 78108

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.63
Local median
0.33

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
37%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1

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: Attendance accountability
Report finding
A caregiver did not the number of children correct when asked.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During the investigation process it was determined a caregiver did not wash their hands after changing diapers.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During the investigation process it was determined that there were objects in the room that could be choking hazards for toddlers.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2501(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the playground checklist filled out for the previous month. *It was corrected at inspection*
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed in the classroom without an active background check. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation and their background was submitted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Official code
745.621(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During the inspection, one classroom's cots were not labled with children's names, or did not have the cots numbered accompanied with a numbered cot assignment map.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of the DFPS investigation.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver failed to account for all the children prior to doing diaper changing in the bathroom and shutting the door. Caregiver failed again to account for all the children prior to leaving the classroom, which resulted in leaving the child in the bathroom.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unattended for approximately 55 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 28, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it is determined a caregiver failed to supervise a three-year-old child and four-year-old child and were left unattended in the outdoor playground for approximately less than 3 minutes.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 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)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, it was determined a combined classroom which included ages 3-5 years old was observed out of ratio with a total number of 24 children present with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 30, 2025
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
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed, on two separate occasions, grabbing a child by one arm and picking them up off the floor.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
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
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director failed to ensure compliance with minimum standards.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that director observed video footage of the incident involving a caregiver grabbing a child and did not report to Child Care Regulation.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
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: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on the DFPS investigation, it was determined that director observed video footage of the incident involving caregiver picking up and grabbing a child incorrectly and did not report incident to parent.
Correction deadline
July 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 14, 2025
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Most recent fire inspection report dated 03/21/2024, corrections for the inspection report have not been completed for the sprinkler system that needs to be inspected.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5105
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the required documentation for the unitary surfacing materials in both playgrounds.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on interviews conducted, caregivers failed to supervise a two-year-old child who was left unattended in the outdoor play yard for approximately 5 minutes.
Correction deadline
September 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 6, 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)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The staff did not conduct a name to face after entering the room from the playground to ensure all children were accounted for. This resulted in a child being left outside for approximately 7 minutes unsupervised. The child was retrieved from outdoors once the teachers realized a child was missing.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 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)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants were missing an updated feeding instruction.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 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: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of five infant's bottles were not labeled with the first name last initial. This was corrected when the teacher labeled the bottles.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A two-year-old child was found in a dark empty room for an undisclosed amount of time while two teachers which one of the teachers was the child's family member and the other children were right outside the door in the big play area. It was said when the child was found sitting in the dark room that he was not in distress.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 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: Incident records
Report finding
When a 2-year-old child was found in a dark empty room this situation was not reported to the director by the staff making her unaware of the situation for her to report it to Licensing.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 20, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The outdoor fence playground was not installed at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection report or letter was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
Official code
746.5103
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The annual sanitation inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)