Lakeside Montessori Academy
Licensed Center · The Colony, Denton County, TX · Operation No. 829308
Lakeside Montessori Academy holds a Full Permit issued January 13, 2004. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 52 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 13, 2004
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
319 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
4995 Westport Dr, The Colony, TX 75056-2297
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
52
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 17 · Medium 23 · Medium Low 4 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 6, 2025 | Inspection | 11 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Inspection | 12 |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 7, 2023 | Inspection | 12 |
| Apr 3, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 26, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
October 21, 2025 Standard § 746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
Corrected: October 22, 2025
October 21, 2025 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Corrected: October 28, 2025
July 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
Corrected: August 12, 2025
July 14, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
Corrected: August 12, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One staff is missing first aid training.
Corrected: May 16, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
Corrected: July 7, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
Corrected: June 6, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.4609(a)(1) - Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
Corrected: June 6, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
Corrected: June 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
May 6, 2025 Standard § 746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
Corrected: May 13, 2025
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
Corrected: June 14, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children files are missing immunizations.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children files were missing health statments.
Corrected: June 28, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: June 26, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
Corrected: June 14, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
Corrected: June 19, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
Corrected: June 14, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
Corrected: June 26, 2024
June 10, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
Corrected: June 14, 2024
October 13, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
Corrected: January 5, 2024
September 19, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
Corrected: September 26, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.5617(a)(4) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
High Verbatim from the agency record
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1303(7) - Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected: September 14, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1303(9) - Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected: September 14, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
Corrected: September 11, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
Corrected: September 7, 2023
September 7, 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 fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: September 15, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High Verbatim from the agency record
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
Corrected: September 8, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
Corrected: September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
Corrected: September 29, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
Corrected: September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Corrected: September 14, 2023
April 3, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
Corrected: May 3, 2023
March 9, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
Corrected: March 9, 2023
March 8, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
Corrected: March 24, 2023
March 8, 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
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
Corrected: March 30, 2023
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
Corrected: September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
Corrected: September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
Corrected: September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
Corrected: September 26, 2022
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.907(b) - Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
September 26, 2022 Standard § 746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 children were missing health statements.
Corrected: October 3, 2022
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