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Little Steps Montessori School

635 W CAMPBELL RD STE 230, Richardson, TX 75080-3382

Operation number:
1317867
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:
200
License effective:
January 3, 2012
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9722310345
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 12 available inspections for Little Steps Montessori School from January 24, 2022 through November 17, 2025.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 21, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from January 22, 2025 through November 17, 2025, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 75080

Compared to 20 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
25%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.6

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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
746.2805(10)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
Correction deadline
August 11, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
Official code
745.635(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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