Texas records · TARRANT County · FORT WORTH

Pinnacle Montessori Academy of Saginaw

Licensed Center in FORT WORTH, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 23, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
6769 OLD DECATUR ROAD, FORT WORTH, TX 76179
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 23, 2025
Operation number
1803915
Licensed capacity
225 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record28
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record14
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,788
Citations recorded25
Findings still pending1
Record coversOctober 25, 2024 – October 29, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High9
Medium High10
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionOctober 8, 20261 citation recorded1 of 605 standards cited at this visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
There was no documentation of fire drills for November 2025 or June or July of 2026.

Correction verified by the state on October 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 2, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 11, 20264 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was observed over the maximum group size by one child. This was corrected during inspection, with the director adjusting the classroom ratio.

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
During investigation inspection walk through, one classroom was out of ratio by 3 children with one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
An infant under 12 months old was observed sleeping in a crib swaddled and did not have a sleep exemption form on file. This was corrected during inspection with the caregiver removing the child from the swaddle.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High
The operation has repeated deficiencies that require the permit holder to take appropriate actions to ensure compliance.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 1, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High
During inspection walk through, caregivers in two separate classrooms stated the wrong number of children present.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2026. 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
A classroom transitioning back inside from the playground left a child behind and was notified by another classroom caregiver. When reviewing video of outdoor play, multiple children were observed going in and out of a door leading to a classroom restroom without adequate supervision.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 25, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One room with a specified age of 3 years old during inspection was out of ratio by 2 children.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportAugust 24, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 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
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 1 minute and 24 seconds during a classroom transition.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 11, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on the ages present with one caregiver for a two-minute period, the caregiver was out of ratio by 8 children.

Correction verified by the state on September 23, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 23, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
Safety straps had been removed for cleaning from a feeding table and were not yet reinstalled before placing children in the seats. As a result, a child crawled out of their seat and fell off the table.

Correction verified by the state on June 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 14, 2026Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
Two caregivers did not use good judgement by not notifying the director of a child's fall from a play structure that was high for the child's age and was not intended for the age of the child. The incident resulted in injury. One caregiver did not use good judgement by serving a child popcorn, which is a potential choking hazard for the child's age.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's InstructionsRisk level: Medium High
A child's accidental play injury occurred at the playground on a play structure that was not intended for the child's age, according to the play structures manual.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 12, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on the information obtained, it was determined that the operation was out if ratio in the infant room on the morning of 5/11/2026. There were 9 infants to 1 caregiver until the next caregiver arrived.

Correction verified by the state on June 24, 2026.

InspectionMay 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 17, 20261 citation recorded1 of 659 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two of ten children records evaluated did not have a health statement.

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

ReportApril 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 25, 20262 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium High
The operation failed to self-report to HHS that a child was injured while in care requiring medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or HospitalizationRisk level: Medium
The operation did not provide an incident report form 7239 nor a report with the same information required by the form 7239.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionNovember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 18, 20252 citations recorded2 of 606 standards cited at this visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
An Epi-pen stored at the operation for a child in care was expired at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025.

746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
An infant was sleeping in a crib swaddled with a sleeved sleep sack.

Correction verified by the state on November 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 7, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
A nine month old infant was in a crib with a pacifier connected to their clothing with a lanyard and clip.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 29, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in ChargeRisk level: Medium High
Director was not present at the time of inspection, and the only two caregivers present did not know who was in charge.

Correction verified by the state on October 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 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 operation failed to submit a background check to CBCU for a caregiver present with children at the time of inspection.

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

ReportJune 11, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

Correction verified by the state on July 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
ReportMay 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 287 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
On March 5 and 6 of 2025, the infant room had 11 infants documented in care. The room was out ratio for maximum group size by 1 infant.

Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 660 standards cited at this visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
3 employee files did not have required notarized affidavit 2985.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2025.

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 619 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 25, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,275 standards cited at this visit

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