Castle Montessori of Carrollton

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits"

Inspector's note: In two of the classrooms a cot was blocking the entrance of the classroom.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026.

Medium-high risk Cots and mats at nap time must be arranged as the state requires (for example not blocking exits, with room to walk).

State rule 746.2909(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space"

Inspector's note: In several classrooms there was not a sufficient amount of space to walk in between the cots during naptime.

Corrected Sep 25, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: 3 of the 10 files reviewed the caregivers did not have 24 hours annual training hours.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: According to the video footage the victim was left alone in the gym for approximately 4 minutes. Three caregivers admitted that the child was left alone. A caregiver who was supervising the victim stated that she did not complete a proper name to face count.

Corrected Sep 10, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left alone on the playground for over 5 minutes.

Corrected Apr 20, 2026, verified by the state Apr 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must complete orientation as the state requires.

State rule 746.1301(a)(1)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation"

Inspector's note: There was no documentation of the pre-service training completed by a caregiver.

Corrected Mar 24, 2026, verified by the state Apr 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unattended in a classroom alone.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The fencing around the playground is leaning in toward the playground equipment.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.

State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"

Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 files reviewed were missing an address for another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.

Corrected Dec 17, 2024, verified by the state Jan 7, 2025.

Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.

State rule 746.611(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement"

Inspector's note: 7 out of 10 children files were missing a health statement or the box on the admission form to provide the health statement within 12 month of admission was not checked.

Corrected Dec 18, 2024, verified by the state Jan 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).