Little Elephant Montessori Academy
560 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 16 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 20, 2024.
24 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Licensed capacity: 136 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
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07:00 AM-06:30 PM
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- After-school careListed
- 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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4 critical, 16 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Aug 20, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
5 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1311(e) (4 visits); 746.2803(4) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.1315(b) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 12, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
52 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
State verification published Jun 12, 2026.
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.
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- 2026
- Jun 17, 2026 to Jun 17, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- May 29, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
- May 29, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
- May 29, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
- May 29, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026. Standard 746.1311(e).
- May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- May 28, 2026Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4).
- 2025
- Jul 8, 2025 to Jul 8, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- Jul 8, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Aug 20, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- Apr 25, 2024 to Apr 25, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
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- Apr 25, 2024 inspection
- 2023
- Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- Oct 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
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- Jan 12, 2023 to Apr 18, 20238 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 18, 2023 inspection
- Apr 15, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Apr 15, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
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- Jan 25, 2023 inspection
- Jan 12, 2023 complaint investigation
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- Jan 12, 2023 complaint investigation
- 2022
- Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5202(1).
- Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Dec 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(b).
- Jan 25, 2022 to Jan 25, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 21, 2021
- Capacity
- 136 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Denton
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Same 36-month summary window. Different operating histories and coverage limit comparisons.
| Daycare | Ages | Licensed capacity | Hours | Findings, 36 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Elephant Montessori Academy this page | Infant–School | 136 | 7a–6:30p | 4 crit·16 ser |
| Alphabest @ Brent ? Little Elm | Pre-K–School | 100 | 3p–6:30p | 4 crit·4 ser |
| Alphabest @ Dr. Ashley B. Glover Elementary ? Little Elm | Pre-K–School | 120 | 3p–6:30p | 16 ser |
| Alphabest @ East Campus-Ntca | Pre-K–School | 75 | 3a–5:30p | No findings |
| Alphabest @ Lakewood Village-Little Elm | Pre-K–School | 50 | 3p–6:30p | No findings |
| Alphabest @ Little Elm Elementary ? Little Elm | School | 100 | 6:30a–6:30p | Clear |
| Alphabest @ Miller ? Frisco | Pre-K–School | 65 | 2:30p–6:30p | 84 ser·32 min |
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- Pre-K–School · 100 licensed capacity4 crit·4 ser
- Pre-K–School · 120 licensed capacity16 ser
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560 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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