Joyous Montessori Keller

Licensed Center in KELLER, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 17, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1685 KELLER PKWY, KELLER, TX 76248 3703
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 17, 2017
Operation number: 1627924
Licensed capacity: 238 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	6,362
Citations recorded	50
Record covers	July 5, 2022 – August 25, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	11
Medium High	30
Medium	9

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 612 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 643 standards cited at this visit

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

The changing mat observed in the infant classsroom has rips and holes making the material absorbant and not easy to clean. The director changed the mat to a new one with no holes or rips.

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

InspectionOctober 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionOctober 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 611 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needsRisk level: Medium High

A child was injured while in care and the caregivers have no knowledge of how it happened. They did not see the incident.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium

An injury that a child received while in care, was not reported to parents accurately.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

InspectionJune 22, 20231 citation recorded1 of 232 standards cited at this visit

746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or OpeningsRisk level: High

I observed playground equipment that presents strangulation risk as there are string hanging down from the structure. Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 638 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 9, 20233 citations recorded3 of 536 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

1 caregiver does not have current first aid training,

Correction verified by the state on February 10, 2023.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

1 caregiver does not have current CPR training,

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2023.

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

The 3 year old classroom was observed out of ratio with 17 children and 1 teacher.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent homeRisk level: Medium High

There is soiled pants accessible to other children in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. The pants were not sealed in a plastic bag.

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

746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible ForRisk level: High

2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. They stated that they had 18 children, when there was 19 children in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on December 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 568 standards cited at this visit

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

There is one child with a diagnosed food allergy that does not have medication present. Mom brought the epi pen to the operation to keep.

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

InspectionNovember 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentNovember 4, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Children were observed playing in the restroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. The children could be seen playing with items in the bathroom and sticking their hands down into the toilet multiple times.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 28, 20224 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and GuidanceRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in a harsh manner as a means of discipline and guidance.

Correction verified by the state on November 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentRisk level: High

A caregiver was observed hitting a child in the head with an open hand.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee AssignmentsRisk level: High

A caregiver did not have the skills or abilities needed to care for children in the 2?3-year-old classroom. This resulted in using excessive force during nap time.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A caregiver was observed using excessive force when handling 3 children at naptime.

Correction verified by the state on December 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 28, 20228 citations recorded8 of 573 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

There was no fire drill conducted in August.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver was unsure of the children's ages that she was responsible for. The list of birthdays was not complete so she was not able to confirm the ages without doubt.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One caregiver offered a child's left over lunch when they were done to another child. The food offered was on the plate and had been touched by the child who did not want to finish the food.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

1 of 10 caregivers did not have current CPR training available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

On the playground, there was animal feces, missing loose fill where water has washed it out, and a considerable amount of stickers in the grassy area of the outdoor space. Meagan used a shovel to remove the animal feces and even out the mulch where it was missing.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3319(a)(2) - Meal and Snack Service - Allow Children to Feed ThemselvesRisk level: Medium

The 4-6 year old children were not given utensils for lunch and they were eating with their hands. Meagan gave all of the children utensils when she entered the classroom at the end of the meal.

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

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

There is a bottle for children's motrin that is stored in the office for a child that is no longer enrolled. The medication was thrown away immediately/

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

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High

1 of 10 caregivers did not have current first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 18, 20224 citations recorded4 of 20 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2022.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

4 of the 4 children's records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

1 of 4 children's files I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.

Correction verified by the state on July 21, 2022.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

One child that is allergic to eggs does not have an emergency allergy plan at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022.

ReportJuly 8, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable IllnessRisk level: Medium High

Licensing was notified 3-5 days after the operation was notified about 5 different COVID cases.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 5, 202222 citations recorded22 of 626 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

There is medication present for a child that has recently disenrolled.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

There was 4 infants that were observed sitting in an infant feeding activity table for approximately 45 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3803(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional DirectionsRisk level: Medium

A parent instructed the operation to administer 6mL of a medication, but the instructions state "do not use unless instructed by a doctor" for the age of the child.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

4 of the 10 childrens records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, DateRisk level: Medium High

Medication at the operation did not have the date the medication was brought to the operation or the full name of the child labeled on the packaging.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

The caregivers have access to a tracking system, however there was no unique identifier for who signed the children in and there way only 8 of 16 present children signed in.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

An infant was observed sleeping in a restctive equipment.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium

The infant caregiver mentioned that they are not taking the infants outside on a daily basis.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Although the center is practicing the emergency drills, they are not exiting the building in the required time. January, March, April, and June is documented with an exit time of 4 minutes and more.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

When I arrived, I observed 13 children (SAG: 2yrs) with one caregiver in one todder classroom and 16 children (SAG: 3 yrs) with one caregiver in another toddler classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

There was no activity plan that specified the daily activities for the current date. The June activity plan was the same for all ages and is not specific to the age groups.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022.

746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

I observed diaper cream that specified 'keep out of reach of children' on a low shelf that children has access to.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and DatedRisk level: Medium High

There was medication brought by the parent but did not fill out authorization for administering medication.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

1 of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing a health care statement.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

1 of the 10 childrens files that I reviewed indicated a diagnosed food allergy but was missing an emergency allergy plan.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium

During naptime, I observed 7 children with blankets on their head.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in UseRisk level: Medium High

Hand sanitizer was observed within reach of children when not in use in the two older classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs StatementRisk level: Medium High

1 of the 10 childrens records I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

The director is not ensuring the employees are operating in compliance of the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and AgesRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for nor did she have access to their birth dates.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High

There was a child who did not wash her hands after using the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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