Little Ivies Montessori

5509 PLEASANT VALLEY DR STE 800, Plano, TX 75023Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

24 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

July 9, 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 1, 2026

Provider
Little Ivies Montessori
License number
1718303
Location
5509 PLEASANT VALLEY DR STE 800, Plano, TX 75023
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 34.5/100
Inspection record
24 inspections, last inspected July 9, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor34.5 / 100
Health60/100
Safety55/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

70

Total Violations

Jul 9, 2025

Last Inspection

39

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (70)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 28, 2025

Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 28, 2025

Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jul 3, 2024

I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(a)(5)(A)Jul 3, 2024

I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-07-26

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Aug 3, 2023

There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 3, 2023

The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605(1)Aug 3, 2023

There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Aug 3, 2023

The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 24, 2023

One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Jul 24, 2023

One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Jun 6, 2023

Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(8)Jun 6, 2023

Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-11

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 5, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Jan 5, 2023

Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2421(b)Jan 5, 2023

Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Jan 5, 2023

Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 18, 2022

I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 18, 2022

I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-05

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 13, 2022

Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 13, 2022

The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Oct 13, 2022

Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Oct 13, 2022

Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.5401Oct 13, 2022

Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-20

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Oct 13, 2022

Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSAFETY746.5205(1)Oct 13, 2022

The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(2)Oct 13, 2022

Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Oct 13, 2022

Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1203(6)Oct 13, 2022

Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-13

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 3, 2022

One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 3, 2022

The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)May 3, 2022

The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)May 3, 2022

Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 3, 2022

Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601May 3, 2022

One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426May 3, 2022

Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)May 3, 2022

The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641May 3, 2022

The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(4)May 3, 2022

The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-17

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)May 3, 2022

Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 3, 2022

Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426May 3, 2022

Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.201(9)May 3, 2022

The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-05-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4203Apr 19, 2022

Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 19, 2022

Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 19, 2022

The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 19, 2022

Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4203Apr 19, 2022

Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.2401(7)Apr 19, 2022

Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Apr 19, 2022

The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Apr 19, 2022

Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-04-19

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Sep 2, 2021

Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Sep 2, 2021

Lighting in the infant room too dark, unable to see infants in their cribs.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.909Jun 3, 2021

The Director's Personnel record was not available to review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.909Jun 3, 2021

The Director's Personnel record was not available to review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-10

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.909May 19, 2021

One of the Personnel records was not available to review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 19, 2021

A child's Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available to review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

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

One of the four children's records lacked updated immunization information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426May 19, 2021

An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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

One of the four children's records lacked a Healthcare Provider Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)May 19, 2021

The information of a child with food allergies was not posted in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 19, 2021

Two children older than 18m were combine with infants in the same classroom. The oldest child is 18 months older than the youngest child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1605May 19, 2021

Two children older than 18m were combine with infants in the same classroom. The oldest child is 18 months older than the youngest child.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(2)May 19, 2021

A child who is not over six months and is unable to sit unassisted was not hold while being fed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.909May 19, 2021

One of the Personnel records was not available to review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.3819May 19, 2021

A child's Food Allergy Emergency Plan was not available to review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-21

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2426May 19, 2021

An infant was sleeping in a restrictive device.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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

One of the four children's records lacked a Healthcare Provider Statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)May 19, 2021

The information of a child with food allergies was not posted in the operation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-20

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

One of the four children's records lacked updated immunization information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2419(2)May 19, 2021

A child who is not over six months and is unable to sit unassisted was not hold while being fed.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Ivies Montessori's safety grade?

Little Ivies Montessori has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 34.5 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Ivies Montessori have?

Little Ivies Montessori has 70 total violations on record, including 58 critical, 12 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Ivies Montessori last inspected?

Little Ivies Montessori was last inspected on July 9, 2025.

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