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A Plus Montessori Academy

4 critical, 28 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 19, 2024.

13709 Benimodo Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 · (469) 720-6771

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsLittle Elm licensed centers, n=19

Critical findings4 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Aug 19, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

58% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 12

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical8a–6pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1784768 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
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
Jan 6, 2026 to Jan 6, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
- Jan 6, 2026 inspection
2025
Dec 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not conducted since january 2025.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  The CPR/First-Aid certificate has been expired since August 2025.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Dec 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not conducted since january 2025.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  The CPR/First-Aid certificate has been expired since August 2025.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Dec 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  The CPR/First-Aid certificate has been expired since August 2025.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not conducted since january 2025.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Dec 3, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not conducted since january 2025.
  Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified Dec 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  The CPR/First-Aid certificate has been expired since August 2025.
  Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified Dec 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child was missing immunization record.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked details regarding "parents' rights".
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
  The substitute caregiver lacked training in childhood brain development.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of required training.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child was missing immunization record.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked details regarding "parents' rights".
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of required training.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
  The substitute caregiver lacked training in childhood brain development.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(c).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of required training.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
  The substitute caregiver lacked training in childhood brain development.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked details regarding "parents' rights".
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child was missing immunization record.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
Jan 21, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Caregiver Required Annual Training-Caring for children younger than 24 months
  The substitute caregiver lacked training in childhood brain development.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  The operational policies lacked details regarding "parents' rights".
  Corrected Jan 24, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Immunizations
  One child was missing immunization record.
  Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of required training.
  Corrected Feb 7, 2025, verified Feb 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
2024
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  The CO alarm detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher have not been tested since January 2024.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were conducted only in June 2024, with no drills performed in the other months.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  The CO alarm detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher have not been tested since January 2024.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were conducted only in June 2024, with no drills performed in the other months.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  The CO alarm detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher have not been tested since January 2024.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were conducted only in June 2024, with no drills performed in the other months.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Aug 19, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Smoke Detectors Testing
  The CO alarm detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher have not been tested since January 2024.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were conducted only in June 2024, with no drills performed in the other months.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2024, verified Aug 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Feb 14, 2024 to Feb 14, 20244 inspections
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2023
Nov 16, 2023 to Dec 18, 20238 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 18, 2023 inspection
- Dec 18, 2023 inspection
- Dec 18, 2023 inspection
- Dec 18, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection

Show 4 older visits, not counted above

Aug 17, 2023 to Aug 17, 20234 inspections
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- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection
- Aug 17, 2023 inspection

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A Plus Montessori Academy this page	Toddler–School	12	8a–6p	4 crit·28 ser
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