Texas records · KAUFMAN County · FORNEY

Smart Start Montessori School

Licensed Center in FORNEY, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 2, 2016

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
10674 FM 1641, FORNEY, TX 75126 8020
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 2, 2016
Operation number
1617629
Licensed capacity
102 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,383
Citations recorded15
Record coversFebruary 17, 2022 – August 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High1
Medium High5
Medium5
Medium Low4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 20 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
Three children with food allergies, did not have food allergy plans signed by a health care professional.

Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 15, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 11, 20256 citations recorded6 of 786 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
1 of the 9 staff files did not have the notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
3 of the 9 staff files reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.

746.613(a) - Required ImmunizationsRisk level: High
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have shot records

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo IdentificationRisk level: Medium
5 of the 9 staff files did not have a copy of the staff's photo identification.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
1 of the 9 staff files had training that expired 10/17/25. 6 of the 9 staff files reviewed had training that expired 8/8/25.

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium
1 of the 10 child files reviewed did not have a health statement

Correction verified by the state on January 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 479 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 21, 20244 citations recorded4 of 921 standards cited at this visit
746.1329(b)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements - DateRisk level: Medium Low
Caregivers had training certificates stating they completed 24 hours of annual training but there were no dates on the certificates.

Correction verified by the state on March 4, 2024.

746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC websiteRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have the CPSC form posted but did review the website and sign the form at the inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment SafeRisk level: Medium High
A garden on the playground had some barbed wire sticking out.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
The Director of the operation did not have 30 hours of annual training on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on March 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
The operation failed to complete the employees who left survey for 2023 in a timely manner.

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

InspectionJune 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJune 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 28, 20233 citations recorded3 of 518 standards cited at this visit
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or LessRisk level: Medium High
One slide had 4 feet 4 inches clearance at the bottom of the slide.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper DepthRisk level: Medium
Posts were not marked to show levels of loose fill

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2023.

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High
Loose fill was less than 9" for the large playground in all the use zone areas.

Correction verified by the state on March 10, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 4, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 646 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 17, 2022No citation recorded 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.