Prep Montessori Academy
Licensed Center · Garland, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1662872
Prep Montessori Academy holds a Full Permit issued December 4, 2017. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 13 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
December 4, 2017
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
143 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040-3910
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
13
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 3 · Medium 3 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 29, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Assessment | 1 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Report | 4 |
| Aug 15, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 3, 2023 | Inspection | 6 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 8, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
April 25, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
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: April 29, 2025
January 19, 2024 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
Corrected: January 19, 2024
October 28, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Corrected: December 12, 2023
October 28, 2023 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Corrected: December 12, 2023
October 28, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
Corrected: December 12, 2023
October 28, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
Corrected: December 12, 2023
August 15, 2023 Standard § 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
Corrected: August 15, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
Corrected: May 17, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
Corrected: May 24, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
Corrected: June 5, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
May 3, 2023 Standard § 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
Corrected: May 24, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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