Little Elephant Montessori Academy
Licensed child-care center in Little Elm, TX 75068 ยท Texas operation #1708966
Record summary
2 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (2 citations in all, from 4 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Oct 19, 2026.
0 of 2 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 560 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (972) 632-6743
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jan 21, 2021
- Director
- Bita Esmaeili
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 19, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 16, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jun 17, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
May 29, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk The director must complete the additional annual training topics the state requires.
State rule 746.1311(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Annual Training - Additional required topics"
Inspector's note: The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 12, 2026.
May 28, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Discipline must follow the state's rules for positive discipline and guidance.
State rule 746.2803(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance"
Inspector's note: Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Corrected Jun 8, 2026, verified by the state Jun 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 8, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 2 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Little Elephant Montessori Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1708966.
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