Amarillo Montessori Academy

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Based on the evidence obtained a caregiver is not being aware when touching and interacting with children, causing minor injuries on children with her nails.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 25, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 2, 2026.

No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

“An infant was observed swaddled while sleeping in a pack n play.”

Rule 746.2428. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 29, 2026.

Required Immunizations

“73 children’s files reviewed did not have a current immunization record on file.”

Rule 746.613(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 12, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 27, 2026.

Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual

“The missing training hours have not been received for the caregivers that were missing them during the inspection.”

Rule 746.1403(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 27, 2026.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation does not have an up to date fire inspection. The most recent one is from November of 2024.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 16, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR

“Three of the ten employee files reviewed did not have up to date first aid and CPR training.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-24 annual

“Five of the ten caregivers files reviewed during the inspection did not have at least 24 hours of annual training.”

Rule 746.1403(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 17, 2026.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that a caregiver did not demonstrate competency when they picked a child up in a way that did not follow the daycare’s procedures. This occurred despite the employee having received training on this topic prior to the incident.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 19, 2026.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Cleaning supplies were stored in a closet that the door was open to and was accessible to children in care.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: May 21, 2026.

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

“Five of the seven staff files reviewed did not have at least the required 24 hours of annual training.”

Rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: May 29, 2026.

Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

“A fabric cover was observed on a changing pad that cannot be sanitized between each child.”

Rule 746.3505(e). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 15, 2026. Correction verified: May 21, 2026.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“Evidence obtained during the investigation showed that the operation has not been conducting the required drills.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 8, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 19, 2026.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles

“Evidence obtained during the investigation shows that bottles have been propped for infants during feeding times instead of being held by an adult. The infants were not old enough to hold the bottle themselves.”

Rule 746.2419(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: May 5, 2026.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Regular Meals and Snacks

“Based on evidence obtained dung the investigation, two children were not fed according to their normal mealtimes.”

Rule 746.2419(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 6, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, a caregiver picked up a child up by one arm causing the child’s elbow to become dislocated.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 3, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 7, 2025.

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

“Two caregivers present at the operation did not have eligible background checks and were in classrooms with children in care.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 18, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 29, 2025.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The most recent fire inspection is from February 2023.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 21, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 21, 2024.