Saint Christopher Montessori
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75225 · Texas operation #196233
Record summary
1 high-risk · 9 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 8 inspections); last inspection Jun 17, 2026.
1 of 9 citations was 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
- 7900 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
- Phone
- (214) 306-8244
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 153 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 4, 1986
- Director
- Purvi Joshi
- Programs
- School Age Care, Accredited, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, 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
Jun 17, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: Three children's allergy action plans were missing parent signatures.
Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.
State rule 746.5207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram"
Inspector's note: The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).
Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026.
Oct 9, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.
State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"
Inspector's note: There were several children in care with immunizations that are not current.
Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 19, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 27, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.
State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"
Inspector's note: A toddler classroom had a small light on that didn't provide adequeate light in the classroom during naptime to allow for proper supervision.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on the bathroom light.
Corrected Feb 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 3, 2025: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk Medication must be given according to the label directions.
State rule 746.3805(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - According to Label Directions"
Inspector's note: The operation did not follow label instructions in administering medication to an infant that required doctor instructions.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: The Adventure Classroom had two outlets missing outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed new outlet coverings on the outlets.
Corrected while the inspector was there. 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: The playground for the primary classroom didn't have at least 6 inches of loose fill material around the slide and the climbing structure.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: The staff annual training for storing of hazardous materials has not been completed by caregivers.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Posts must be marked to show the proper surfacing depth.
State rule 746.4907(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth"
Inspector's note: The primary playground support post were not marked to indicate the required depth of the loose-fill surfacing.
Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 11, 2024: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 9 visits and 2 citations. 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: Saint Christopher Montessori on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #196233.
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