Haslet Montessori & Preschool

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: It was observed that there were several areas on the three year old playground has the underground black nylo exposed. This can pose a tripping hazards to children in care.

Corrected Jun 11, 2026, verified by the state Jul 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: It was observed that mulch on the three years old playground is less than six inches. More loose fill surfacing is needed.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jul 27, 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 for approximately 1 minute.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation doesn't have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: The van is missing a fire extinguisher.

Corrected Jan 28, 2026, verified by the state Jan 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

State rule 746.4001 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation"

Inspector's note: The van was missing a first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when the director put a kit in the van.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: There was not a current CPCS form. This was corrected at inspection when the director signed a new form.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: The employee list was outdated. It was corrected at inspection when the director updated and reposted the list.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a first-aid kit.

State rule 746.5617(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit"

Inspector's note: The van was missing two items from the first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when the missing items were added.

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

Low risk Signed Admission Form

State rule 746.607 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Signed Admission Form"

Inspector's note: One child file is missing a parent signature and date.

Corrected Jul 4, 2025, verified by the state Jun 30, 2025.

High risk Active-play equipment must have no pinch, crush or shear points.

State rule 746.4601(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points"

Inspector's note: The playground had a sharp, rusty, loose metal barrier around two pieces of playground equipment. This was corrected at inspection when the director removed the barrier and disposed of it.

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

Medium-high risk Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training

State rule 746.1403(a)(2)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training"

Inspector's note: The center had high school interns working here without the required training. This was corrected at inspection as those interns are no longer here and the requirements were discussed with the director.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"

Inspector's note: 3 of 4 teachers within their first 90 days of employment and without first aid training were observed with unsupervised access to children.

Corrected Nov 25, 2024, verified by the state Nov 26, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).