2026-09-11 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was out of ratio by 3 children with one caregiver.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-15
Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Saginaw
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Fort Worth / Tarrant / 76179
- Street address
- 6769 Old Decatur Road
- Phone
- (682) 382-3949
- Capacity
- 225
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 23, 2025
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Summary of state inspection records
Texas HHSC records list 26 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 8, 2026.
The same records list 24 cited deficiencies dated February 25, 2025 to September 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 9 High, 10 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 22 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 22 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
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Summary of the record
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 24 cited deficiencies for Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Saginaw in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 High, 10 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 26 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 9 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
Recent citations in the summary window
2026-09-11 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
The operation has repeated deficiencies that require the permit holder to take appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
Correction date recorded: 2026-09-17
2026-09-11 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was observed over the maximum group size by one child. This was corrected during inspection, with the director adjusting the classroom ratio.
Corrected at inspection
Full citation history from HHSC (24)
2026-09-11 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
An infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib swaddled and did not have a sleep exemption form on file. This was corrected during inspection with the caregiver removing the child from the swaddle.
2026-09-11 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was observed over the maximum group size by one child. This was corrected during inspection, with the director adjusting the classroom ratio.
2026-09-11 · 746.201(9) · Medium High
Complying with Laws and Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-17. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
The operation has repeated deficiencies that require the permit holder to take appropriate actions to ensure compliance.
2026-09-11 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-15. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was out of ratio by 3 children with one caregiver.
2026-09-01 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-01. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
A classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision.
2026-09-01 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-01. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
During inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present.
2026-08-25 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
One room with a specified age of 3 years old during inspection was out of ratio by 2 children.
2026-08-24 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-10. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 1 minute and 24 seconds during a classroom transition.
2026-08-11 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-31. Correction verified: 2026-09-23.
Based on the ages present with one caregiver for a two-minute period, the caregiver was out of ratio by 8 children.
2026-06-23 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.
2026-05-14 · 746.4601(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.
2026-05-14 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.
2026-05-12 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-24.
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.
2026-04-17 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-30. Correction verified: 2026-05-14.
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.
2026-03-25 · 746.701(1) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-14. Correction verified: 2026-05-06.
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.
2026-03-25 · 746.305(a)(2) · Medium High
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-14. Correction verified: 2026-05-06.
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.
2025-11-18 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.
2025-11-18 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-01. Correction verified: 2025-11-24.
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.
2025-10-07 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-07. Correction verified: 2025-10-21.
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.
2025-08-29 · 746.1013(a) · Medium High
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-08. Correction verified: 2025-10-07.
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.
2025-06-13 · 745.621(a)(7) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.
2025-06-11 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-01. Correction verified: 2025-07-01.
No narrative recorded.
2025-03-06 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-27. Correction verified: 2025-04-08.
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.
2025-02-25 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-04. Correction verified: 2025-03-07.
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1488463
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.