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Lakeside Montessori Academy
4995 WESTPORT DR, The Colony TX 75056-2297 · License #829308 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Jennifer Harper
- Phone
- (972) 625-5253
- Website
- dfwmontessori.com
- Address
- 4995 WESTPORT DR, The Colony TX 75056-2297 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Does not accept child care subsidy
- Licensed for 319 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- High
746.201(1) · Policies Comply with Rules
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Corrected by Oct 28, 2025
- Medium
746.2417(1) · Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
Corrected by Oct 22, 2025
- High
746.5625(a) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
Corrected by Jun 13, 2025
- Medium
746.901(7)(A) · Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium High
746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium
746.901(11) · Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
Corrected by Jul 7, 2025
- Medium Low
746.901(5) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium High
746.1403(a)(2)(A) · Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Medium High
746.1315(a) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff is missing first aid training.
Corrected by May 16, 2025
- Medium High
746.605(12) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
Corrected by May 13, 2025
- Medium High
746.4609(a)(1) · Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
Corrected by Jun 6, 2025
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
Corrected by Aug 9, 2024
- Medium
746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children files are missing immunizations.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children files were missing health statments.
Corrected by Jun 28, 2024
- Medium High
746.3819 · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
- Medium
746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
- Medium
746.1309(c) · Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Medium High
746.605(13) · Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
Corrected by Jun 19, 2024
- Medium Low
746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Medium
746.2421(b) · Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
Corrected by Jun 14, 2024
- Medium
746.1309(a) · Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
Corrected by Jun 26, 2024
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
Corrected by Jan 5, 2024
- Medium
746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2023
- Medium
746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- Medium High
746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected by Sep 15, 2023
- High
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
- Medium
746.1303(9) · Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- Medium
746.1303(7) · Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- Medium
746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected by Sep 14, 2023
- High
746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- High
746.5617(a)(4) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
Corrected by Sep 8, 2023
- Medium High
746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
- Medium
746.3809 · Medication No Longer Used
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
Corrected by Sep 7, 2023
- Medium
746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
Corrected by Sep 11, 2023
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
Corrected by Sep 29, 2023
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
Corrected by May 3, 2023
- High
745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
Corrected by Mar 9, 2023
- Medium High
746.2419(6) · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- High
746.2428 · No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Medium
746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
2 children were missing health statements.
Corrected by Oct 3, 2022
- Medium Low
746.907(b) · Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
Corrected by Oct 17, 2022
- Medium High
746.3701(1) · Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
- Medium
746.4501(b) · Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
Corrected by Sep 26, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Oct 21, 2025 inspection noted: “The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for p…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The May 6, 2025 inspection noted: “One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jul 18, 2024 inspection noted: “Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.” — what has changed since then?
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