Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

601 S FOUNTAIN GATE DR, Allen, TX 75002Open
F

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

F
Poor13.8 / 100
Health0/100
Safety0/100
Staffing55/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

3 Stars

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)

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 10, 2026

At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4907(c)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Mar 10, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4907(c)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 10, 2026

At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Mar 10, 2026

At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Mar 10, 2026

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Mar 10, 2026

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4907(c)Mar 10, 2026

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 22, 2025

During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 22, 2025

A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)Dec 22, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 22, 2025

During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)Dec 22, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 22, 2025

A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 22, 2025

During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)Dec 22, 2025

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 22, 2025

A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Dec 22, 2025

A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701(1)Dec 22, 2025

During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3420(5)Dec 22, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Apr 9, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Apr 9, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Apr 9, 2025

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Apr 9, 2025

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)May 29, 2024

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Aug 17, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 13, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 13, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 13, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 13, 2022

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 19, 2021

A child did not have admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 19, 2021

Two children did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 19, 2021

Two children did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 19, 2021

A child did not have admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 19, 2021

Two children did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 19, 2021

A child did not have admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 19, 2021

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

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Aug 19, 2021

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

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Aug 19, 2021

Two children did not have a health statement on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(2)Aug 19, 2021

A child did not have admission information on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-08-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Aug 19, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 11, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 11, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 11, 2021

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.305(a)(6)May 11, 2021

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

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(2)Mar 23, 2021

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.

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