Heartland Montessori Academy Irving

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on the information available during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was found non-compliant with the standard. A child in care was observed sleeping on stacked nap cots.

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

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"

Inspector's note: Based on the information available during the investigation, it was determined that the operation was found non-compliant with the standard. A child in care was grabbed.

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

Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.

State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"

Inspector's note: At the time of inspection, 1 child's file who is allergic to peanuts, did not have an allergy emergency plan on file.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: 1 child's file did not have a signed statement from a health-care professional within 12 months of the date of admission at the time of inspection.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The child's health statement must be on file within one week of admission.

State rule 746.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission"

Inspector's note: 2 children's file did not have a health statement on file at the time of inspection.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 12, 2026.