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Darling Kids Montessori

1228 WATERDOWN DR, Allen, TX 75013-5312

Operation number:
1824276
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Collin
Capacity:
12
License effective:
November 26, 2025
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2144361069
Email:
darlingkidsmontessori@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 four available inspections for Darling Kids Montessori from October 16, 2025 through May 21, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with nine recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 21, 2026 and involved facility condition.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
4

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
9

9 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

4 total inspections vs 9 local median in 75013

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
2.25
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
50%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.1

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's menu does include the following lunch components: milk and fruit.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
747.3101(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(1) - Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
Official code
747.605(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
747.605(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
747.4607(a)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Official code
747.4603
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4401(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
747.4401(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
747.3501(1)