Smart Start Montessori School
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
28 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 11, 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
- Smart Start Montessori School
- License number
- 1617629
- Location
- 10674 FM 1641, Forney, TX 75126
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 24.0/100
- Inspection record
- 28 inspections, last inspected December 11, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
60
Total Violations
Dec 11, 2025
Last Inspection
102
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (60)
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-01-02
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-03-06
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-28
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Three children were observed using a cabinet used for cleaning materials to load a dishwasher with the cleaning pod.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
Three children were observed using a cabinet used for cleaning materials to load a dishwasher with the cleaning pod.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
Three children were observed using a cabinet used for cleaning materials to load a dishwasher with the cleaning pod.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
Three children were observed using a cabinet used for cleaning materials to load a dishwasher with the cleaning pod.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-28
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smart Start Montessori School's safety grade?
Smart Start Montessori School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 24.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Smart Start Montessori School have?
Smart Start Montessori School has 60 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 36 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Smart Start Montessori School last inspected?
Smart Start Montessori School was last inspected on December 11, 2025.