Discovery Montessori Academy

Licensed Center in PLANO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 25, 2014

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 3901 W PARK BLVD, PLANO, TX 75075 3544
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 25, 2014
Operation number: 1535085
Licensed capacity: 98 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	22
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	8
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,595
Citations recorded	18
Record covers	March 3, 2022 – May 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	6
Medium	2
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 422 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 161 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 20, 20252 citations recorded2 of 722 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High

Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.

Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 5, 20252 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have a current health inspection document.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation does not have the current fire inspection document

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 30, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium

This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.

Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 431 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 372 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 1, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 15, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 755 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 2, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.

Correction verified by the state on October 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on March 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 6, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possibleRisk level: High

This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportFebruary 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportFebruary 20, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 21, 20232 citations recorded2 of 538 standards cited at this visit

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium

There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low

Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.

Correction verified by the state on January 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMarch 17, 2023Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 20232 citations recorded2 of 582 standards cited at this visit

746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationRisk level: High

The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.

Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.

Correction verified by the state on February 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 19, 20221 citation recorded1 of 584 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Two diaper changing pads need replacing.

Correction verified by the state on May 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportApril 18, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.