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Texas HHSC records list 8 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 3, 2026.
The same records list 16 cited deficiencies dated July 18, 2024 to June 26, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 4 High, 6 Medium High, 4 Medium, 2 Low).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 16 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 16 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 16 cited deficiencies for Kinwest Montessori Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 6 Medium High, 4 Medium, 2 Low).
Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-03.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 2 |
| 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.
2026-06-26 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-10
2026-06-03 · 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
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
Correction date recorded: 2026-06-23
2024-07-18 · HRC 42.0563 · High
Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
Correction date recorded: 2024-08-01
2026-06-26 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: 2026-07-15.
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
2026-06-03 · 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: 2026-06-23. Correction verified: 2026-06-29.
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
2024-07-18 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
2024-07-18 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
2024-07-18 · 746.3501(6) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
2024-07-18 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
2024-07-18 · 746.901(3) · Low
Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
2024-07-18 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
2024-07-18 · 746.629(b) · Low
Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-25.
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
2024-07-18 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
2024-07-18 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-18. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
2024-07-18 · 746.4751(d) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
2024-07-18 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-07. Correction verified: 2024-08-07.
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
2024-07-18 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
2024-07-18 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
2024-07-18 · HRC 42.0563 · High
Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-01. Correction verified: 2024-07-26.
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
2023-07-25 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
2023-07-25 · 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: 2023-08-07. Correction verified: 2023-08-08.
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
2022-08-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
2021-11-29 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=745108
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.