Discovery Montessori Academy North Plano

Medium-high risk Play or eating surfaces may not be used for diaper changing.

State rule 746.3503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used"

Inspector's note: A toddler was observed being changed standing up by the water bottle table in a common area of the classroom while other children were close by.

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

Medium risk Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public

State rule 746.403(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Prominent & Public"

Inspector's note: The required postings were posted behind a door, the operation relocated them to where they could be easily accessible and more visible.

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

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: Cots and mats were not labeled and the operation stated that they labeled the sheets for some children but not all.

Corrected Mar 18, 2026, verified by the state Mar 13, 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: The operation did not demonstrate good judgement in regard to a child injury. A child sustained an injury and parents were not notified in a timely manner and blood was visible on the nap mat. The child bled for several hours before the parent was notified at pick up.

Corrected May 1, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025. 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: During opening time, I observed a child who was able to run out the front door and into the parking lot.

Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified by the state Apr 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have hands-on CPR training.

Corrected Apr 18, 2025, verified by the state May 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.1105(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: Of the 7 employee files reviewed, none had a completed form 2912.

Corrected Apr 4, 2025, verified by the state Apr 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).