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Little Steps Montessori School

4 critical findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 21, 2024.

635 W Campbell Rd Ste 230, Richardson, TX 75080 · (972) 231-0345

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsRichardson licensed centers, n=45

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 21, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 4

60% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 4

71% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2012Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 200

Texas HHSC operation #1317867 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
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

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2025
Jan 22, 2025 to Nov 17, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Nov 17, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
- Jan 22, 2025 inspection
2024
Feb 21, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 21, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 21, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Feb 21, 2024Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
  Corrected Mar 15, 2024, verified Mar 25, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).

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2023
Aug 15, 2023 to Aug 15, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 15, 2023 inspection
- Aug 15, 2023 inspection
- Aug 15, 2023 inspection
- Aug 15, 2023 inspection
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
Jul 19, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
  During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
  Corrected Aug 9, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(10).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
  Corrected Aug 11, 2023, verified Aug 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(2).
Apr 19, 2023 to Jul 15, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Jul 15, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2023 complaint investigation
- Jul 15, 2023 complaint investigation
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
- Apr 19, 2023 inspection
2022
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
  Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2407.
Jan 24, 2022 to May 16, 20228 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 16, 2022 inspection
- May 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 12, 2022 complaint investigation
- Mar 15, 2022 inspection
- Mar 15, 2022 inspection
- Mar 15, 2022 inspection
- Mar 15, 2022 inspection
- Jan 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 24, 2022 complaint investigation

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