Ashford Montessori

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“It was determined that a caregiver was using a personal electronic device to play games while caring for children.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 21, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“It was determined a caregiver was roughly grabbing children by the arms when they misbehaved.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 5, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 21, 2026.

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

“It was determined a caregiver was on a personal device while caring for children and using it for personal reasons.”

Rule 746.1203(3)(D). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 26, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 2, 2026.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway

“In one classroom, observed inadequate space between each nap mat/cot.”

Rule 746.2909(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 19, 2025.

Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

“Two caregivers hired after 9/1/23 did not have the Pre-Employment Affidavit form 2912.”

Rule HRC 42.0563. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 18, 2024.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“One tile in a children’s bathroom is cracked and raised up off of the floor.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2024.

Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

“The outdoor area had plastic bumpers around the loosefill that had four different areas with cracks in them while children were present.”

Rule 746.3701(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 24, 2024.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“The outdoor play area bumpers around the loose fill has 3 nails sticking up out of them while children were present outside. This was corrected when the director hammered them back down during inspection.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 17, 2024.

Documented Annual Training- Required Content

“One staff did not have handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials training.”

Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 18, 2024.

Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee’s personnel record

“Two caregivers did not have training certificates for Sids/Shaken baby, and Infant Brain Development trainings that were completed.”

Rule 746.1329(a). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 20, 2024.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“An individual was present at the operation without an eligible background check during inspection. The individual left the operation during the inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 9, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 22, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

“Two caregivers did not have information showing each child’s age that they was responsible for. Three caregivers did not know the ages of the children they were responsible for. This was corrected when the director provided the children’s files which included the date of birth for each child.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 29, 2023.

Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments

“The director assigned a caregiver assignments that did not match their skills, abilities, and training.”

Rule 746.1003(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2024.

Complying with Laws and Rules

“The operation created a high school diploma in an attempt to satisfy Minimum Standards caregiver qualification requirements. The diploma did not accurately reflect the education that the caregiver had.”

Rule 746.201(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2024.

Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group

“A caregiver who was under the age of 18 and attending high school was left alone with sole responsibility of caring for children.”

Rule 746.1109(b)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2024.

Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC

“The operation employed three caregivers who were under the age of 18 and was not enrolled nor completed a childcare career program.”

Rule 746.1109(b)(3)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 11, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 12, 2024.

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

“The Director does not have current training in the following topics: Transportation, Health and Safety, Medications and Allergies, Child Abuse and Neglect, Building and Physical premises safety, Emergency Procedures, and Ensuring Safe Environment.”

Rule 746.1311(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 23, 2024.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Five children and one adult reported inappropriate discipline was conducted at the operation. Three children reported a caregiver grabbed their arm forcibly. One child reported that a caregiver bent his wrist back. One parent reported that her child cries when coming to school and seems fearful. One caregiver reported that an autistic non-verbal school-aged child was confined to a dark bathroom because she was crying.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 2, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2024.

Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children

“Three children reported that time-out is used when children do not sleep at naptime. Three children reported that children have to sit in a chair for the duration of naptime with no activity provided. One child reported that he hates naptime because he has to sit in a chair the whole time.”

Rule 746.2907(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 2, 2024. Correction verified: Jan 9, 2024.