Kinwest Montessori Academy

Licensed Center in IRVING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued February 24, 2011

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1009 KINWEST PKWY, IRVING, TX 75063 3407
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: February 24, 2011
Operation number: 1215086
Licensed capacity: 287 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,144
Citations recorded	20
Record covers	November 29, 2021 – September 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	6
Medium High	8
Medium	4
Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 26, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.

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

InspectionJune 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 3, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 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 7 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on June 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 648 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 18, 202414 citations recorded14 of 648 standards cited at this visit

746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 MonthsRisk level: Medium

Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024.

746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB TestRisk level: Low

4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024.

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

Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024.

HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minorRisk level: High

2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.

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

746.629(b) - Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening RequirementRisk level: Low

1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.

Correction verified by the state on July 25, 2024.

746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High

2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on August 7, 2024.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium

Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium

10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024.

746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024.

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.

Correction verified by the state on July 26, 2024.

InspectionJuly 25, 20232 citations recorded2 of 615 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.

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

3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 22, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 20221 citation recorded1 of 604 standards cited at this visit

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

Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.

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

InspectionDecember 1, 2021No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 29, 2021Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

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

A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

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