Darling Kids Montessori
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
6 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 18, 2026
Latest inspection
February 17, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated May 18, 2026
- Provider
- Darling Kids Montessori
- License number
- 1824276
- Location
- 1228 WATERDOWN DR, Allen, TX 75013
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 25.0/100
- Inspection record
- 6 inspections, last inspected February 17, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 18, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
120
Total Violations
Feb 17, 2026
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (120)
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
One child in care had no vaccination information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
The use zones for a play structure featuring two slides was less than 6 feet and was in the use zone of the swing set.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Several children in care had no health statement from a physician nor a statement from the parents saying children had been examined by a doctor.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
An electrical outlet in the nap room accesible to children was found to be uncovered at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-16
The operator had installed two play structures and did not have manufacturer's instructions for either structure, making it impossible to assess if they were being used as intended.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
A swing set was located at the operation. The use zones behind and in front of the swing set were not clear. The use zones to side of swing set were also not clear.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care had no records on file at all.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
Two children in care did not have them name of the child's regular doctor on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-30
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darling Kids Montessori's safety grade?
Darling Kids Montessori has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 25.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Darling Kids Montessori have?
Darling Kids Montessori has 120 total violations on record, including 60 critical, 60 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Darling Kids Montessori last inspected?
Darling Kids Montessori was last inspected on February 17, 2026.