Waco Montessori School
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
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)
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
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23
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
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
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23
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
Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-23
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
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
It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06
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
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
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
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
It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06
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
It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06
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
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
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
It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-06
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
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
It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-15
It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-29
The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08
The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08
The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08
The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-08
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
Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
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
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
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
Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
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
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
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
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
Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
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
Seven caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of orientation on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
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
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
Seven of the caregivers files reviewed did not have verification of pre-service completed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-09
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
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.