Lakeside Montessori Academy

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: The Colony / Denton / 75056
Street address: 4995 Westport Dr
Phone: (972) 625-5253
Capacity: 319
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: January 13, 2004
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

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 13 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 29 cited deficiencies dated October 13, 2023 to October 21, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 10 Medium High, 14 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 29 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 29 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 29 cited deficiencies for Lakeside Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 10 Medium High, 14 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Records list 13 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	10
Medium	14
Medium Low	3
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.

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2025-10-21 · 746.2417(1) · Medium

Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily

It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-22

2025-10-21 · 746.201(1) · High

Policies Comply with Rules

The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting…

Correction date recorded: 2025-10-28

2025-07-14 · 746.1615 · Medium

Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-12

Full citation history from HHSC (52)

2025-10-21 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-28. Correction verified: 2025-11-13.
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
2025-10-21 · 746.2417(1) · Medium
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-22. Correction verified: 2025-11-13.
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
2025-07-14 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
2025-07-14 · 746.1615 · Medium
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-12. Correction verified: 2025-08-26.
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
2025-05-06 · 746.605(12) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
2025-05-06 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-07. Correction verified: 2025-06-19.
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
2025-05-06 · 746.4609(a)(1) · Medium High
Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-06. Correction verified: 2025-06-19.
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
2025-05-06 · 746.1403(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-06. Correction verified: 2025-05-12.
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
2025-05-06 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
2025-05-06 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
2025-05-06 · 746.901(7)(A) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
2025-05-06 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-16. Correction verified: 2025-05-07.
One staff is missing first aid training.
2025-05-06 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-13. Correction verified: 2025-06-19.
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
2025-05-06 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
2025-05-06 · 746.901(11) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-13. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
2024-07-18 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-07-22.
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
2024-06-10 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
2024-06-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Two children files are missing immunizations.
2024-06-10 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Four children files were missing health statments.
2024-06-10 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-19. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
2024-06-10 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
2024-06-10 · 746.605(13) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-19. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
2024-06-10 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-26. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
2024-06-10 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
2024-06-10 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-14. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
2024-06-10 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-19. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
2024-06-10 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-26. Correction verified: 2024-07-18.
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2024-06-10 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-19. Correction verified: 2024-06-14.
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
2023-10-13 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-05. Correction verified: 2024-01-04.
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
2023-09-19 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-26. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
2023-09-07 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
2023-09-07 · 746.1303(7) · Medium
Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-14.
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
2023-09-07 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
2023-09-07 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-29. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
2023-09-07 · 746.3701(5) · Medium High
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-07. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
2023-09-07 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
2023-09-07 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-15. Correction verified: 2023-09-15.
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
2023-09-07 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-14.
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
2023-09-07 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-11. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
2023-09-07 · 746.1303(9) · Medium
Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-14.
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2023-09-07 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-14.
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
2023-09-07 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
2023-04-03 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-03. Correction verified: 2023-05-02.
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
2023-03-09 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-09. Correction verified: 2023-03-20.
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
2023-03-08 · 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: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-04-03.
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
2023-03-08 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-24. Correction verified: 2023-04-03.
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
2022-09-26 · 746.4501(b) · Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
2022-09-26 · 746.2428 · High
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
2022-09-26 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-03. Correction verified: 2022-10-03.
2 children were missing health statements.
2022-09-26 · 746.907(b) · Medium Low
Personnel Record Storage - Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-17. Correction verified: 2022-11-18.
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
2022-09-26 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
2022-09-26 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-09-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=228895

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.