Waco Montessori School

1920 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701Open
NAEYC Accredited
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

42 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

February 24, 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
Waco Montessori School
License number
40970
Location
1920 COLUMBUS AVE, Waco, TX 76701
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
42 inspections, last inspected February 24, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

56

Total Violations

Feb 24, 2026

Last Inspection

180

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (56)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2805(1)May 6, 2025

Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 22, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 22, 2023

It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 22, 2023

It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 22, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.307(b)(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Sep 21, 2023

It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 21, 2023

Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1205(a)(4)Jun 14, 2023

It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 25, 2022

It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 25, 2022

It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 25, 2022

It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Sep 25, 2022

It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)Mar 1, 2022

The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)Mar 1, 2022

The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)Mar 1, 2022

The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2206(2)Mar 1, 2022

The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have completion of annual training in all the areas required by Child Care Regulation and/or did not have annual training on file for review of required subjects of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)May 19, 2021

The Director had not completed the 30 hours of annual training in all areas that are required by Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 19, 2021

A group of 5 children (3-4 years old) were observed transitioning into a classroom without a caregiver ensuring they all entered the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-19

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 19, 2021

A group of 5 children (3-4 years old) were observed transitioning into a classroom without a caregiver ensuring they all entered the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)May 19, 2021

The Director had not completed the 30 hours of annual training in all areas that are required by Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have completion of annual training in all the areas required by Child Care Regulation and/or did not have annual training on file for review of required subjects of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have completion of annual training in all the areas required by Child Care Regulation and/or did not have annual training on file for review of required subjects of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)May 19, 2021

The Director had not completed the 30 hours of annual training in all areas that are required by Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 19, 2021

A group of 5 children (3-4 years old) were observed transitioning into a classroom without a caregiver ensuring they all entered the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(5)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have completion of annual training in all the areas required by Child Care Regulation and/or did not have annual training on file for review of required subjects of annual training.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(6)(A)May 19, 2021

The Director had not completed the 30 hours of annual training in all areas that are required by Child Care Regulation.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(2)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)May 19, 2021

A group of 5 children (3-4 years old) were observed transitioning into a classroom without a caregiver ensuring they all entered the classroom.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-19

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1301(1)(A)May 19, 2021

Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waco Montessori School's safety grade?

Waco Montessori School has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Waco Montessori School have?

Waco Montessori School has 56 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 4 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Waco Montessori School last inspected?

Waco Montessori School was last inspected on February 24, 2026.

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