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Kinwest Montessori Academy

1009 KINWEST PKWY, Irving, TX 75063-3407

Operation number:
1215086
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
287
License effective:
February 24, 2011
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9724018311
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 15 available inspections for Kinwest Montessori Academy from September 9, 2021 through July 15, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 26, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 29, 2026 through July 15, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
15

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
15

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

15 total inspections vs 10 local median in 75063

Compared to 19 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.4
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
30%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.84

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.

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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2411(2)(B)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Official code
746.629(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Official code
746.605(10)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Official code
746.901(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2024
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 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: Medication
Report finding
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Official code
746.4505
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Official code
746.4751(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Official code
746.3501(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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 training
Report finding
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
Correction deadline
December 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
Correction deadline
September 21, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
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