Little Dove Montessori School
Licensed child-care center in Denton, TX 76201 ยท Texas operation #1750042
Record summary
4 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Jul 31, 2026.
0 of 4 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1300 N Locust St, Denton, TX 76201
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Mar 9, 2023
- Director
- Lucille Valdez
- Programs
- Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jul 31, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.
State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have a qualified director in place.
Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 7, 2026.
Feb 9, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Documentation of the fire inspection must be kept on file.
State rule 746.5103 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Fire Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation does not have documentation of a fire inspection.
Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified by the state Feb 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"
Inspector's note: 5 staff did not have 24 hours of annual trainings completed.
Corrected Apr 3, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 18, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: The operation did not conduct a fire drill in January 2025.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 1 citation. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Little Dove Montessori School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1750042.
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