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Kinwest Montessori Academy

1009 KINWEST PKWY, Irving TX 75063-3407 · License #1215086 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 287 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 29, 2026
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Contact

Director
Janice Altamirano
Address
1009 KINWEST PKWY, Irving TX 75063-3407 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareSnacks ProvidedSkill ClassesPart Time Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 287 children
16
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
10
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.3
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 29, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jun 4, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 17, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 17, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 31, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jul 18, 2024 — Inspection
14 violations cited · view state record
14 violations
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2024

  • Medium

    746.4751(d) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

    Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.2407 · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3501(6) · Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

  • Medium

    746.4505 · Storage for Individual Belongings

    Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3805(b)(1) · Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

    Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

  • Low

    746.901(3) · Required Personnel Records - TB Test

    4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.2411(2)(B) · Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

    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.

    Corrected by Jul 18, 2024

  • High

    HRC 42.0563 · Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

    2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Low

    746.629(b) · Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

    1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

    10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(18) · Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.

    Corrected by Aug 1, 2024

Jul 25, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected by Jul 25, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.

    Corrected by Aug 7, 2023

Feb 22, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 29, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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.

    Corrected by Aug 29, 2022

Dec 1, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 9, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.

    Corrected by Sep 21, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jul 18, 2024 inspection noted: “2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jul 25, 2023 inspection noted: “Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error