Ace Montessori

Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

“Based on information obtained from interviews with the operations staff, the victim?s parent and oberservations from video footage it was determined that a caregiver was observed rejecting a child by knocking their the water bottle from their hand and making the child go away when the child approached the caregiver after the child accidentally hit another child with their water bottle.”

Rule 746.2805(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 25, 2023. Correction verified: May 10, 2023.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“An infant was observed in crib that contained a noise machine. The infant was observed asleep on its on with a pacifier in its mouth that had a stuffed animal attached to it,”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 16, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2023.

Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play

“Children were not given two opportunities for outdoor play.”

Rule 746.2607(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2023.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees’ Attendance

“Attendance records were not available for the directors of the daycare center.”

Rule 746.801(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2023.

Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns

“The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Based on information gathered and observations, it was determined that the operation was not following the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. One child allergic to a fruit being served for lunch and snack was not provided an alternative food at lunch or an afternoon snack.”

Rule 746.3301(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 15, 2023. Correction verified: Mar 16, 2023.

Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

“One infant was in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.”

Rule 746.2417(2)(B). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

“Two infants under the age of 12 months were grouped together with children up to four years of age.”

Rule 746.1605. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

“One caregiver did not wash a toddler’s hands after a diaper change.”

Rule 746.3417(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 14, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Required Personnel Records

“Four employees did not have Documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications. One employee did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended orientation.”

Rule 746.901. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 21, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

“19 children were observed with one caregiver at 7:45 AM.”

Rule 746.1615. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 17, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“The Operation does not have a fire inspection conducted by the local fire marshall.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.

Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

“The operation did not have a current Gas Leak Inspection.”

Rule 746.5401. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 4, 2022. Correction verified: Mar 28, 2022.

Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

“Two infants did not have written feeding instructions.”

Rule 746.2421(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 22, 2022. Correction verified: Feb 22, 2022.