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Light Farms Montessori

3921 PRAIRIE CROSSING DR, Celina, TX 75009-4622

Operation number:
1740458
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:
179
License effective:
March 1, 2023
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2148510200
Email:
director@lightfarmsmontessori.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 22 available inspections for Light Farms Montessori from May 4, 2022 through August 10, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on September 17, 2025 and involved health or food records.

Child guidance was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.

Three later inspections, from October 27, 2025 through August 10, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
22

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

22 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 75009

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.77
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
19%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
41%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.14

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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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of ten children's files did not have updated vaccine records available for revieew during visit.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was observed to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled children as a form of discipline. A child received injuries as a result.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a recall product form available for review during the visit.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The following required annual training was missing for the last completed year: Emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing and controlling emergency due to food allergies, understanding building and physical premises, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
September 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 1, 2024
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The 3-6 year old classroom had 16 children with 1 staff and the specified age group for 3 years.
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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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The written operational policies did not have written procedures for the promotion of inclusive services.
Correction deadline
March 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(G)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The standard was evaluated for a standard investigation was found not compliant. A young child was left alone on the outdoor play area and was found by another caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The currrent annual sanitation inspection report was not available.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3403
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children did not have the address of an emergency contact on file.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During nap time, young children did not have sufficient space for walking between each cot. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the manager and the caregiver moved the cots so that each cot had sufficient space for each child to walk.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
All cots were not labled with each child's name in two classrooms. The caregivers corrected the deficiency during the inspection by labeling each cot with each child's name.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room had 13 children with a specified age group 0-11 months. The ratio for this age group is 10:2. The director transitioned the three oldest children (2 17 month old children and a 14 month old) to the 18-24 month old room. The children were walking so it was appropriate.
Correction deadline
May 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed included inforrmation on how to reach DFPS and an incorrect phone number. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on the promotion of indoor and outdoor active play. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on field trips. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
Official code
746.501(a)(16)
Medium concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on water activities. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(15) - Written Operational Policies - Water Activities
Official code
746.501(a)(15)
Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed was missing an policy on transportation. The director updated the required information and added it to the operational policies while during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Official code
746.501(a)(14)