Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
40 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
March 10, 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 April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen
- License number
- 1682612
- Location
- 601 S FOUNTAIN GATE DR, Allen, TX 75002
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 13.8/100
- Inspection record
- 40 inspections, last inspected March 10, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
Quality Rating
Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.
71
Total Violations
Mar 10, 2026
Last Inspection
102
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (71)
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-27
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-27
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-27
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-29
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-29
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-29
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-29
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-17
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-17
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-17
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-17
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-03
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have admission information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have admission information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have admission information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A classroom has a medium size pet turtle inside of an aquarium that does not have an aquarium cover accessible to children. The turtle could pose a hazard if a child placed their hands inside to touch which could result the child's finger being bitten.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
Two children did not have a health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have admission information on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
A child did not have a shot record on file or a notarized document validating the child's exemption from immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not found in compliance. Management did not report a vehicle accident that placed 3 school-age children at risk within the required 48 hour timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not found in compliance. Management did not report a vehicle accident that placed 3 school-age children at risk within the required 48 hour timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not found in compliance. Management did not report a vehicle accident that placed 3 school-age children at risk within the required 48 hour timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was not found in compliance. Management did not report a vehicle accident that placed 3 school-age children at risk within the required 48 hour timeframe.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-25
The standard was evaluated with regards to an investigation and was found not in compliance with the minimum standards for child care centers. Based on an interview with management, it was not reported to Child Care Regulations within 48 that a child was seen by a health care professional for an injury that occurred at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-03-23
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen's safety grade?
Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 13.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen have?
Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen has 71 total violations on record, including 44 critical, 27 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen last inspected?
Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen was last inspected on March 10, 2026.