Ashford Montessori

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High

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

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling · High

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

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games · Medium High

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

746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway · Medium High

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

HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor · High

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

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record · Medium Low

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

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired · Medium High

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.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe · Medium High

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

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium

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

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

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

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

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

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages · Medium High

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.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules · Medium High

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.

746.1109(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group · Medium

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required · Medium

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.

746.1109(b)(3)(A) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC · Medium

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

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments · High

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

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual · High

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.

746.2907(a) - Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children · Medium

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.

746.3001(7) - Field Trips - Caregivers Easily Identifiable · Medium High

There is enough evidence to determine that one of the two caregivers who were on the field trip didn't have a camp shirt or lanyard etc. to easily identify the teacher as part of the field trip.