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Prep Montessori Academy

20 critical, 4 minor findings across 40 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 25, 2025.

1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040 · (214) 647-1234

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsGarland licensed centers, n=60

Critical findings20 critical, 0 serious, 4 minor across 24 inspections and 16 investigations (40 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 25, 2025.

Critical20 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 0

48% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2017Full Permit

Practical6:30a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 143

Texas HHSC operation #1662872 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Feb 12, 2026 to Feb 12, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
- Feb 12, 2026 inspection
2025
Apr 29, 2025 to Apr 29, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 29, 2025 inspection
- Apr 29, 2025 inspection
- Apr 29, 2025 inspection
- Apr 29, 2025 inspection
Apr 25, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 25, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 25, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 25, 2025Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  Corrected Apr 29, 2025, verified Apr 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Mar 24, 2025 to Mar 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
- Mar 24, 2025 inspection
2024
Apr 18, 2024 to Apr 18, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
- Apr 18, 2024 inspection
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 19, 2024Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
2023
Oct 30, 2023 to Dec 28, 20238 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Dec 28, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023 inspection
- Nov 2, 2023 inspection
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
- Oct 30, 2023 complaint investigation
Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2023, verified Dec 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

Aug 15, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Aug 15, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Aug 15, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Aug 15, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  Corrected Aug 15, 2023, verified Aug 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Jun 7, 2023 to Jun 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
- Jun 7, 2023 inspection
May 3, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Standard 746.4911(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 5, 2023. Standard 746.2421(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  Corrected May 17, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
May 3, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  Corrected May 17, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Standard 746.4911(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 5, 2023. Standard 746.2421(a).
May 3, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  Corrected May 17, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Standard 746.4911(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 5, 2023. Standard 746.2421(a).
May 3, 2023Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  Corrected Jun 5, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Standard 746.4911(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  Corrected May 24, 2023, verified Jun 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  Corrected May 17, 2023, verified May 4, 2023. Standard 746.801(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 10, 2023. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  Corrected May 10, 2023, verified May 5, 2023. Standard 746.2421(a).
2022
Jun 20, 2022 to Aug 19, 20228 inspections
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- Jun 20, 2022 inspection
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- Jun 20, 2022 inspection

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