Castle Montessori of Plano

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: There was one classroom out of ratio at the inspection. There were 15 children in a classroom with 1 caregiver. The specified age group was 2 years old and the maximum ratio for this age is 1 caregiver to 11 children. This was corrected at inspection when the second caregiver came in from taking out the trash.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not demonstrate competency or good judgement when rough diapering resulted in a wound on a child and no documentation was completed prior to discovery by the parent.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Parents must be told about an injury that needed treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.307(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: A child sustained an injury in care and the operation did not immediately notify the parent.

Corrected Aug 18, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not demonstrate competency by not doing a proper name to face per operational policies and as a result, a child was left unsupervised on the playground.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left outside on the playground in the afternoon for approximately 6 minutes unattended.

Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified by the state Aug 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children were missing special care needs information.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Nov 26, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 3 staff hired after 09.01.2023 were missing a pre-employment affdavit. This was corrected at inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing a notarized employment affidavit.

Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified by the state Nov 26, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).