Pinnacle Montessori of Sachse

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: Seven out of ten staff records reviewed did not have CPR training that included practicing on a manikin in person.

Corrected Sep 2, 2026, verified by the state Sep 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"

Inspector's note: Outlets were not covered in four classrooms where children younger than five years were present.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. 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: One staff member was present with a pending background check.

Corrected Apr 21, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. 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: I observed two caregivers present in the classroom without an active background check.

Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: I observed the infant class with 5 babies and 1 caregiver. The specified age group of the class was 0-11months, leaving the class 1 baby over ratio. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to a different class.

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

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: An infant child was put in a class where the oldest child exceeded 18 months older than them.

Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Twocaregivers did not have current CPR/First Aid Training.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).