Willow Montessori Academy

2404 EMPIRE CENTRAL, Dallas, TX 75235Open
D

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

29 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 13, 2025

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
Willow Montessori Academy
License number
1693202
Location
2404 EMPIRE CENTRAL, Dallas, TX 75235
Status
Open
Safety grade
D (Below Average), score 67.0/100
Inspection record
29 inspections, last inspected November 13, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

D
Below Average67.0 / 100
Health70/100
Safety70/100
Staffing100/100
Compliance0/100

28

Total Violations

Nov 13, 2025

Last Inspection

48

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (28)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A review of video surveillance footage revealed that a caregiver hit a child across the head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A review of video surveillance footage revealed that a caregiver hit a child across the head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A review of video surveillance footage revealed that a caregiver hit a child across the head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)Oct 24, 2025

This standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. A review of video surveillance footage revealed that a caregiver hit a child across the head.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Sep 17, 2025

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 17, 2025

One staff file was missing the required Affidavit (Form 2985), which is a sworn statement confirming the employee has been informed that a fingerprint-based criminal history check is required, consents to the check, and understands they cannot work unsupervised with children until cleared.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Sep 17, 2025

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 17, 2025

One staff file was missing the required Affidavit (Form 2985), which is a sworn statement confirming the employee has been informed that a fingerprint-based criminal history check is required, consents to the check, and understands they cannot work unsupervised with children until cleared.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-24

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 17, 2025

One staff file was missing the required Affidavit (Form 2985), which is a sworn statement confirming the employee has been informed that a fingerprint-based criminal history check is required, consents to the check, and understands they cannot work unsupervised with children until cleared.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Sep 17, 2025

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Sep 17, 2025

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-10-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901(4)Sep 17, 2025

One staff file was missing the required Affidavit (Form 2985), which is a sworn statement confirming the employee has been informed that a fingerprint-based criminal history check is required, consents to the check, and understands they cannot work unsupervised with children until cleared.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-09-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current sanitation inspection as required. The inspection was due by 2/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current gas inspection as required. The inspection was due in 5/2023,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current gas inspection as required. The inspection was due in 5/2023,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current gas inspection as required. The inspection was due in 5/2023,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current sanitation inspection as required. The inspection was due by 2/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current gas inspection as required. The inspection was due in 5/2023,

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-15

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current sanitation inspection as required. The inspection was due by 2/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Dec 1, 2023

The center does not have a current sanitation inspection as required. The inspection was due by 2/2023

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 18, 2022

During naptime, staff from the two toddler rooms are allowed to go to lunch at the same time leaving the children without a caregiver in either room. Instead of having staff in the rooms, the center was relying on the surveillance system to monitor the children in the front of the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 18, 2022

During naptime, staff from the two toddler rooms are allowed to go to lunch at the same time leaving the children without a caregiver in either room. Instead of having staff in the rooms, the center was relying on the surveillance system to monitor the children in the front of the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 18, 2022

During naptime, staff from the two toddler rooms are allowed to go to lunch at the same time leaving the children without a caregiver in either room. Instead of having staff in the rooms, the center was relying on the surveillance system to monitor the children in the front of the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Apr 18, 2022

During naptime, staff from the two toddler rooms are allowed to go to lunch at the same time leaving the children without a caregiver in either room. Instead of having staff in the rooms, the center was relying on the surveillance system to monitor the children in the front of the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Jan 7, 2022

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Jan 7, 2022

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Jan 7, 2022

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(2)Jan 7, 2022

An outdoor structure that consisted of a slide and climbing that measured over 5 feet, did not have the required 9 inches of loose-fill. There was not sufficient enough loose-fill around the structure to rake in place at the time of the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-02-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Montessori Academy's safety grade?

Willow Montessori Academy has a safety grade of D (Below Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 67.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Willow Montessori Academy have?

Willow Montessori Academy has 28 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Willow Montessori Academy last inspected?

Willow Montessori Academy was last inspected on November 13, 2025.

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