Palm Grove Montessori Academy

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: During a record review, 10 children's files were reviewed. 2 were missing current immunization records. This was corrected at inspection when the director called the parents and updated records were sent over via email.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must step in when needed to keep each child safe.

State rule 746.1205(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety"

Inspector's note: Two children were putting objects on and in a child's clothing. The caregiver was not aware it was occurring and did not intervene.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Through a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver was yelling at children for discipline.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: A possible situation of child-on-child touching was brought to the operations attention, and the operation did not provide an incident report within 48 hours.

Corrected May 8, 2026, verified by the state May 19, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The fire inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care"

Inspector's note: The month of November was missing a fire drill documentation. This was corrected at inspection when the childcare center completed a fire drill during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Swimming Pools - Lifesaving Devices

State rule 746.5001(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Swimming Pools - Lifesaving Devices"

Inspector's note: The operation had one life saving device. One more is needed.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Gas lines and appliances must pass the required gas-leak inspection.

State rule 746.5401 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection"

Inspector's note: A gas leak test was completed, however, documentation has not been received and available for review.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Documented annual training - Specific to water safety

State rule 746.1325(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented annual training - Specific to water safety"

Inspector's note: All caregivers and director need water safety training.

Corrected Jun 10, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: There was one caregiver present without an active background check. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).