Texas records · GRAYSON County · SHERMAN
Pinnacle Montessori Old Dorchester
Licensed Center in SHERMAN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 7, 2024
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 475 OLD DORCHESTER, SHERMAN, TX 75092
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 7, 2024
- Operation number
- 1785550
- Licensed capacity
- 114 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 record | 29 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 10 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,142 |
| Citations recorded | 33 |
| Record covers | September 28, 2023 – August 11, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 13 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionAugust 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 743 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
Not enough loose fill material was present. The dirt ground could be seen around the slide area. Loose fill material was not at appropriate depth. There was grass and weeds growing in the loose fill on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJune 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 521 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in March 2025.
Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
During an inspection, a caregiver was observed to be present prior to a background check being entered through the online provider portal. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on April 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportNovember 17, 20254 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent within 48 hours of the incident occurring.
Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's management did not report to CCR that a child was left unsupervised in a room.
Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's staff did not inform the parent that the child had been left in a room unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 activityRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Video footage was obtained in which a caregiver was seen leaving a child in a room unsupervised for more than two minutes. Video footage also showed that another child entered a room unsupervised for less than one minute before being discovered by a caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on December 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 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
During the inspection the three year old and two year old classes were obesred playing outside on the playground. During this time two children were observed coming out of an empty classroom and onto the playground to join their class unsupervised.
Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionSeptember 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 10, 2025Self-reported by the operation5 citations recorded5 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to SleepRisk level: Medium
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a caregiver attempted to force a child to sleep by placing a blanket over a child's head.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2025.
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that food was not kept safe and sanitary during lunch time when children were allowed to take and eat food off of other children's plates and drink out of the water bottles of other children.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2025.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed that a group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate breakfast without washing their hands. The same group of children came inside after participating in outdoor activities and ate lunch without washing their hands. The same group of children did not wash their hands prior to eating an afternoon snack.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed the arms of a child and pulled the child down onto a nap cot during naptime, grabbed a child's hand after the child banged on a table, and grabbed the arm of a child
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a ChildRisk level: Medium High
Video footage reviewed during the investigation showed caregivers serving breakfast, lunch, and snack to children without washing their hands.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 2, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children in the infant classroom with an inactive background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was sent home for the day.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionJuly 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(1) - Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your applicationRisk level: High
During the inspection a person was present and caring for children without an active background check.
Correction verified by the state on July 30, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
ReportJuly 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The infant and toddler classrooms were out of ratio.
Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2025Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share a copy of an incident report with the parent within two days of the incident occurring.
Correction verified by the state on July 10, 2025.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver in charge of a group of children in which one child required CPR, was not CPR certified.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
InspectionMay 1, 20252 citations recorded2 of 756 standards cited at this visit
746.801(19) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium
During the inspection child daily tracking logs were not available for review. This was corrected during the inspection when the director created child tracking logs and distributed them to each classroom.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
The center director's CPR training certificate expired in March 2025
Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMarch 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 27, 20251 citation recorded1 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the InfantRisk level: High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation staff stated that infants are placed on their stomachs to sleep.
Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
AssessmentFebruary 24, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2025.
InspectionJanuary 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
745.621(a)(7) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605Risk level: High
The designated person in charge of the operation during the time of inspection was present without an active background check. This was corrected during the inspection when the staff member left the facility.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionDecember 10, 20243 citations recorded3 of 6 standards cited at this visit
746.311(a) - AP Parental Notification of Deficiency as described in 746.309 within 5 DaysRisk level: Medium High
The Notification of Safe Sleep Deficiency form 2970 was due to be sent out to all parents by 11/26/24. However this notification was not sent out to parents until 12/05/24.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025.
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2025.
InspectionNovember 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 523 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The operation's last fire inspection was conducted in September 2023.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
In the Infant 2 classroom an 11 month old infant was sleeping in an infant swing during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the director removed the infant from the swing and placed the infant in a crib to sleep.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionOctober 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 29, 2024Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 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 during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers did not properly supervise a child in care when the child was allowed to slip through a gap between the fence and the wall on the playground, and leave the playground for less than one minute.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not share an incident report with the child's parent.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. There is a gap between the fence and the building which was large enough for a child to slip through and leave the playground.
Correction verified by the state on December 10, 2024.
InspectionSeptember 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 14, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 10, 20242 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.803(a) - Required Records StorageRisk level: Medium Low
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During the investigation the operation was unable to provide child attendance records from the week before. The records were disposed of prior to the beginning of the investigation.
Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024.
746.2501(1) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Routines MaintainedRisk level: Medium
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A diaper changing routine was not maintained resulting in a child wearing the same diaper from morning drop off to late afternoon pick up. The child's diaper was wet as the child was picked up during the end of nap time.
Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024.
InspectionApril 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 583 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 146 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
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