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Precious Moments Montessori Preschool

501 E HIGHWAY ST STE 101, Fredericksburg, TX 78624-5389

Operation number:
1747749
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Gillespie
Capacity:
17
License effective:
July 17, 2023
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8309925700
Email:
marie_pmmp@yahoo.com
Website:
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 28 available inspections for Precious Moments Montessori Preschool from July 19, 2022 through July 7, 2026.

15 inspections recorded violations, with 40 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on June 11, 2026 and involved recordkeeping.

That higher-concern topic showed up in six inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 26, 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
28

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
40

6 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
22

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78624

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.43
Local median
1.13

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
37%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
54%
Local median
46%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.67

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: Recordkeeping
Report finding
During a DFPS investigation inspection, the provider was unable to produce an employee's file who left employment on April 17, 2026.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(a) - Personnel Record Storage
Official code
746.907(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Attendance records available for review were only available for four days in April and eight days in May. The remaining attendance record days for both months were not available for review.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Official code
746.801(19)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was determined during the investigation that children are made to cover their heads with their blankets while napping and are not able to remove the blankets.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver had completed 7 out of the 24 annual training hours for the evaluation period evaluated.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director completed 1 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period reviewed.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One of the two dogs present did not have current vaccination records showing they were up to date on vaccines available for review.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3903(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
746.3903(a)
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Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Caregivers were not able to demonstrate how to determine the ratio to follow with the combined ages of children in care.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Caregiver files, including training records, were not at the operation during the inspection. The director had taken them home.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.907(a) - Personnel Record Storage
Official code
746.907(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
In case of an emergency, there must be a qualified person in charge when the director is not present. This person must know they are in charge and know how to respond to situations that could place children at risk. The person in charge must also have access to essential records, which may need to be made accessible to licensing or parents when needed.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Official code
746.1013(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were observed on their mats with the lights off ready for nap time watching a movie.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver without 2 yrs work experience and a hire date of 4/25/24 had not completed a preserve training.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver was not able to provide knowledge of the ages of the children in their care. Children in care ranged in age of 19 mos-4 yrs of age.
Correction deadline
January 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Official code
746.1205(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director completed 6 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period of 7/2023-6/2024.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Caregivers were not able to provide knowledge of the ratio they were to follow with combined ages of children.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1507(1) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Official code
746.1507(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The copy of the operation's parent handbook provided to review did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A current staff posted did not contain the current employees.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Official code
746.401(9)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's CPR certificate expired 5/23.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director's 1st Aid training expired 5/23.
Correction deadline
June 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 9, 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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Upon arrival for inspection, there were 12 children and 1 caregiver present with a Specified Age Group of 2 years. The operation was over ratio by one child for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2023
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: Health or food records
Report finding
A child with a listed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Official code
746.605(16)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain employment start dates.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the child's admission date. NOTE: Admission date was obtained and updated in the child's record during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
746.605(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the complete address for the emergency contact person listed on the enrollment form. NOTE: The address was obtained and form updated during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 2 caregiver files did not contain a notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
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
1 out of 2 caregiver files reviewed did not contain documentation of completed pre-service hours required due to caregiver not having 2 years of work experience.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One caregiver did not have documentation of receiving an orientation upon hire.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Official code
746.1301(1)(A)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain authorized pick up information.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
Official code
746.605(7)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 4 child immunization records wre evaluated and were missing updated vaccines.
Correction deadline
January 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 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)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Official code
746.611(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
3 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain emergency contact information.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A child was observed sleeping on a rug in the library area during nap time.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 23, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
A current activity plan was not available for review.
Correction deadline
October 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan
Official code
746.2209
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
Children came inside from outdoor play and sat down in circle time to read a book. Children did not wash their hands.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Official code
746.3417(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver had to leave the classroom to answer the front door leaving the children alone in the classroom.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 28, 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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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
First aid kit did not contain cotton balls.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Health statements were not available for review for the provider's 2 dogs on site.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3903(b) - Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Official code
746.3903(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There is a Little Tykes storage chest on the playground without a lid support mechanism preventing it from closing should a child climb inside.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(7) - Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Official code
746.3701(7)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The main restroom locks from the inside and there is not an available key to unlock the door should a child accidentally lock themselves inside.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4421(2) - Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
Official code
746.4421(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation does not have an active phone line active or a phone number. The operation currently has a cell phone number listed.
Correction deadline
July 29, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4507(1) - Telephone with Listed Number
Official code
746.4507(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Background checks for the director and caregivers were not entered or processed prior to the inspection. NOTE: The provider has not been able to register for an online portal account.
Correction deadline
July 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.901(7) - Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
Official code
746.901(7)