Kinwest Montessori Academy
Licensed Center · Irving, Dallas County, TX · Operation No. 1215086
Kinwest Montessori Academy holds a Full Permit issued February 24, 2011. In the state's 60-month public window it has 12 inspections on record with 21 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
February 24, 2011
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
287 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1009 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063-3407
The 60-month record
12
Inspections
0
Assessments
3
Self reports
21
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 6 · Medium High 9 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 2. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2024 | Inspection | 14 |
| Jul 25, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Feb 22, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 29, 2021 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 9, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
June 26, 2026 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 10, 2026
June 3, 2026 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
Corrected: June 23, 2026
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
Corrected: July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Low Verbatim from the agency record
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
Corrected: August 7, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 18, 2024
July 18, 2024 Standard § 746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
Corrected: August 1, 2024
July 25, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
Corrected: August 7, 2023
July 25, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
August 29, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 29, 2022
November 29, 2021 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
Corrected: December 31, 2021
September 9, 2021 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a completed allergy action plan on file.
Corrected: September 21, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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