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Ashford Montessori

20301 JACKIES RANCH RD, Pflugerville, TX 78660-7843

Operation number:
1028987
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
150
License effective:
February 17, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5126703400
Email:
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 32 available inspections for Ashford Montessori from September 16, 2021 through July 14, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 18 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 29, 2026 and involved supervision.

Seven later inspections, from June 1, 2026 through July 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
32

9 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
18

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

32 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78660

Compared to 42 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.56
Local median
0.77

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.79

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.

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was determined a caregiver was on a personal device while caring for children and using it for personal reasons.
Correction deadline
June 26, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In one classroom, observed inadequate space between each nap mat/cot.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Official code
746.2909(4)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
One tile in a children's bathroom is cracked and raised up off of the floor.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor area had plastic bumpers around the loosefill that had four different areas with cracks in them while children were present.
Correction deadline
July 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Official code
746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have the Pre-Employment Affidavit form 2912.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Official code
HRC 42.0563
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor play area bumpers around the loose fill has 3 nails sticking up out of them while children were present outside. This was corrected when the director hammered them back down during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have training certificates for Sids/Shaken baby, and Infant Brain Development trainings that were completed.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Official code
746.1329(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One staff did not have handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.
Correction deadline
June 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 18, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check during inspection. The individual left the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 22, 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
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have information showing each child's age that they was responsible for. Three caregivers did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for. This was corrected when the director provided the children's files which included the date of birth for each child.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director assigned a caregiver assignments that did not match their skills, abilities, and training.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver who was under the age of 18 and attending high school was left alone with sole responsibility of caring for children.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Director does not have current training in the following topics: Transportation, Health and Safety, Medications and Allergies, Child Abuse and Neglect, Building and Physical premises safety, Emergency Procedures, and Ensuring Safe Environment.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation employed three caregivers who were under the age of 18 and was not enrolled nor completed a childcare career program.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
Official code
746.1109(b)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation created a high school diploma in an attempt to satisfy Minimum Standards caregiver qualification requirements. The diploma did not accurately reflect the education that the caregiver had.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Official code
746.201(9)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Three children reported that time-out is used when children do not sleep at naptime. Three children reported that children have to sit in a chair for the duration of naptime with no activity provided. One child reported that he hates naptime because he has to sit in a chair the whole time.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
Official code
746.2907(a)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Five children and one adult reported inappropriate discipline was conducted at the operation. Three children reported a caregiver grabbed their arm forcibly. One child reported that a caregiver bent his wrist back. One parent reported that her child cries when coming to school and seems fearful. One caregiver reported that an autistic non-verbal school-aged child was confined to a dark bathroom because she was crying.
Correction deadline
January 2, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There is enough evidence to determine that one of the two caregivers who were on the field trip didn't have a camp shirt or lanyard etc. to easily identify the teacher as part of the field trip.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable
Official code
746.3001(7)