Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.92
- Local median
- 0.9
North Richland Hills Montessori
8725 N TARRANT PKWY, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-8403
- Operation number:
- 940426
- 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:
- 185
- License effective:
- June 9, 2009
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 8172819992
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- www.nrhmontessori.com
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 61 available inspections for North Richland Hills Montessori from August 27, 2021 through May 6, 2026.
25 inspections recorded violations, with 56 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved sleep safety.
That higher-concern topic showed up in five inspections.
Two later inspections, from February 4, 2026 through May 6, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 61
- Recorded violations
- 56
- Higher-concern violations
- 43
- Repeated topics
- 5
7 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
61 total inspections vs 10 local median in 76182
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 33%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 41%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 1.45
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Supervision
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024November 19, 2024December 14, 2024Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
February 9, 2024September 8, 2025Child guidance
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2024November 19, 2024Medication
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
October 4, 2024May 13, 2025Sleep safety
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 8, 2025January 29, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 infant under the age of 12 months was observed asleep with an additional item in the crib. The additional item was a small round sound machine.
- Correction deadline
- January 29, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 4, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- At the time of the visit a caregiver present with children did not have an active background check.
- Correction deadline
- September 8, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 11, 2025
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained it was determined that an infant in care was left in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes at a time.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 15, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.2417(2)(B)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a parent had authorized a dosage of medication that exceeded what the label stipulates the dosage to be based on the child's age. The medication had been administered twice.
- Correction deadline
- May 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3803(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
- Official code
- 746.3803(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- A child who is diabetic had access to candy while in care and her glucose levels became elevated.
- Correction deadline
- January 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Caregivers failed to provide information with incoming caregivers and a child who is diabetic was allowed access to candy and her blood glucose levels became elevated.
- Correction deadline
- January 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
- Official code
- 746.1203(10)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on investigation it was found that a caregiver had received a group of children from another caregiver and was not provided information regarding specific incidents of a potty accident for a child in that group. This resulted in a parent not having the correct information when requesting it regarding the accident.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(10) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers
- Official code
- 746.1203(10)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through investigation, it was found the operation was sending children to the playground to run around. This was in response to behaviors inside the classroom.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through investigation it was found that a caregiver was allowing children to leave the classroom to the playground area. The caregiver was straddling the doorway to supervise the child on the playground and children inside the classroom. In doing this the caregiver loses the ability to maintain physical proximity to all children being supervised and the ability to intervene if any incidents were to occur.
- Correction deadline
- December 13, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver administered a dosage of medication significantly higher than the prescribed dosage. The caregiver admitted to questioning the dosage but did not demonstrate good judgment when she did not verify with the parent or another staff member that the dosage was correct.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
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: Medication
- Report finding
- Through investigation it was found that an incorrect dosage was given to a child in excess of what is prescribed by the child's prescribing health care professional.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3805(a)(2) - Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3805(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the visit a caregiver within their first 90 days of employment did not have a CPR/First Aid Training Certificate and was in a classroom unsupervised by another caregiver with a current CPR/First Aid certificate.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 caregiver who has been employed for more than 90 days does not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate on file.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- The operation allowed an volunteer to be present at the operation prior to receiving a background check determination of, ?Eligible?; ?Provisional Eligibility with Conditions,?; or,? Eligible with Conditions.? Their current status is pending. The volunteer was not responsible for a group of children but had access to the children in the course of her duties.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
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: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained a caregiver did not adequately supervise children in care when a child went into the bathroom with another child. The caregiver was engaged in classroom duties to the extent that she was not aware of the children in the class and their ongoing behavior or actions. The level of supervision was not adjusted based on the child's previous behaviors.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 13, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
- Official code
- 746.1203(4)
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a jar of infant food was found opened in the cabinet in the classroom. When caregivers were asked how long it had been present they stated it had been there for a week, but not opened this week. The jar was observed to be labeled with instructions to refridgerate after opening and to discard 2 days after it was opened. The jar was thrown away immediately.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3309(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage and Service
- Official code
- 746.3309(c)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The probation condition requiring weekly observations by the director is not being met. The observations were not completed for 1 week for one of the infant rooms and none for the second.
- Correction deadline
- May 19, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 2, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
- Official code
- 745.8641
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained during the investigation a child was injured when a caregiver was guiding a child inside the building by grabbing or pulling the child's arm.
- Correction deadline
- May 4, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
- Official code
- 746.2805(3)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have the required hearing and vision screening.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection one classroom was observed to have peeling drywall at a window ledge and another was observed to have baseboard vynil peeled from the wall near a door. The peeling areas could be easily torn by a child and put in their mouths.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection an infant, under 12 months of age, was observed laying on their back in a crib with a blanket across them. The blanket was removed from the crib at the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 child did not have the required immunization record in their enrollment file.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection one child had 2 epi pens stored at the operation without the prescription label or orginal box they were prescribed in.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 20, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 1 caregiver did not have the required training required for working with children under 24 months of age.
- Correction deadline
- October 26, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
- Official code
- 746.1305(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a caregiver still enrolled in high school was observed to be the only caregiver in the infant classroom.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
- Official code
- 746.1109(b)(1)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection an infant (8 months) was observed sleeping in the crib with a pacifier that has an attached plush animal. A photograph was taken. The pacifier was removed from the crib by the inspector
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection 2 caregivers reported to work in classrooms with children under 24 months did not have the required training.
- Correction deadline
- August 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a caregiver was found to be without a high school diploma or equivalent. The caregiver was found to be in a class with a second caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- August 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 18, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
- Official code
- 746.1107(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, annual training including infant training were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection 2 children had incomplete food allergy plans in their file and 1 child with food allergies did not have a plan in their file.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection the operation did not have playground maintenance checklists or documented safety drills available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection the operation did not have record of the times children were signed in and out of classrooms.
- Correction deadline
- July 12, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection several personnel records were incomplete and missing required documentation. Of 10 records evaluated, 2 were missing preservice training, and 2 had incomplete applications without signed orientation statements.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- At the time of the inspection a water hose was left on a sidewalk where children would walk over it in a play area. The hose was moved to the side and a plan was discussed to purchase a storage item for the water hose.
- 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
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through an investigation it was determined that a caregiver did not change a child's diaper for a prolonged period of time.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
- Official code
- 746.3501(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that caregivers did not communicate the needs of children effectively in a transition, causing a child to be left in a diaper over a prolonged period of time.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(11) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
- Official code
- 746.1203(11)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that the operation did not have documentation of special care needs on file and did not provide accommodations to a child with a differing ability.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2201(b) - Documentation of Special Care Needs on File and Used in Planning Activities
- Official code
- 746.2201(b)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined the operation did not obtain updated records upon the re-enrollment of a child.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.609(b) - Update Admission Information - Parent Sign and Date
- Official code
- 746.609(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined that caregivers were not provided additional training to care for a child with differing abilities.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
- Official code
- 746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Based on information obtained through the investigation it was determined a caregiver used poor judgement when telling the inspector that "montessori does not work for children like that" referring to a child of differing abilities.
- Correction deadline
- July 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 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: Medication
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection there were several expired medications belonging to children including medication used to treat asthma and food allergies. Expired medication included two epinephrine pens, three inhalers, and a prescription topical ointment.
- Correction deadline
- June 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
- Official code
- 746.3809
Higher concern: Medication
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection the operation had several childrens medications which were expired including: 3 Epinephrine injections 2 Albuteral/Proair inhalers 1 Prescription Topical Cream
- Correction deadline
- June 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
- Official code
- 746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection 2 children had incomplete food allergy plans in their file and 1 child with food allergies did not have a plan in their file.
- Correction deadline
- June 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection the operation did not have a current fire inspection report, playground maintenance checklists, or documented safety drills available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 746.801(10)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection several personnel records were incomplete and missing required documentation. Of 10 records evaluated, 2 records were missing photo identification, 2 were missing preservice training, and 2 had incomplete applications without signed orientation statements.
- Correction deadline
- July 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, annual training including infant training, CPR/First Aid certificates were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 11, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 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: Background screening
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection there were 2 individual instructors conducting camp programs without background checks. An art instructor from Art by Lewis and an instructor from Snapology were observed having contact and supervising groups of children in the music room without additional operation staff present.
- Correction deadline
- June 16, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
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: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- The infant room was found to be over ratio (5 children/1 caregiver) on at least 2 days (6/9/22 -6/10/22).
- Correction deadline
- June 16, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, 2 contractors were observed at the operation providing instruction to school age children without caregiver qualifications. Contractors were alone with children, unsupervised by operation staff. Contractors were reported at the operation on a weekly basis.
- Correction deadline
- June 24, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1401(f) - Substitutes, Volunteers and Contractors - Unqualified Not Left Alone with Children
- Official code
- 746.1401(f)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection, a 7 month old infant was in a crib with a blanket draped over one side and a stuffed toy dog on top of her back. The caregiver removed the blanket and toy from the crib.
- Correction deadline
- April 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- At the time of inspection a 5 month old infant was observed sleeping in a bouncy seat. The child requires the use of a cranial helmet, however did not currently have a Sleep Exception Form signed by a physician or parent. The caregiver removed the infant and placed him on his back into a crib.
- Correction deadline
- April 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 746.2426
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- Video was reviewed of the caregiver roughly pulling the child by the arm. Staff reported the caregiver being aggressive in disciplining the children, using rough language, face grabbing and pulling arms. The caregiver admitted that she pulled and grabbed children by their arms when disciplining.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- Due to the caregivers' age and condition, the assignment to an active 4 year old class did not match her current skills or abilities.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
- Official code
- 746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
- Report finding
- The caregiver admitted that positive methods of discipline and guidance were not practiced in managing the behaviors of challenging children.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2803(4)(A) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Use Praise and Encouragement
- Official code
- 746.2803(4)(A)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Concerns regarding the caregiver were identified by staff and reported to administrators. The operation failed to report the situation to Licensing in a timely manner.
- Correction deadline
- March 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 8, 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)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The director understands that parents can visit the child-care center any time during the child-care center's hours of operation without having to secure prior approval.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
- Official code
- 746.501(b)(1)
No recorded violations in this report