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Saint Christopher Montessori

Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75225 · Texas operation #196233

Record summary

1 high-risk · 9 total

1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 8 inspections); last inspection Jun 17, 2026.

1 of 9 citations was 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.

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Details

Address
7900 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225
Phone
(214) 306-8244
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
153 children
Child care subsidy
No, per the state record
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Dec 4, 1986
Director
Purvi Joshi
Programs
School Age Care, Accredited, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, 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

Jun 17, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

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: Three children's allergy action plans were missing parent signatures.

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 746.5207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram"

Inspector's note: The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).

Corrected Jun 19, 2026, verified by the state Jun 26, 2026.

Oct 9, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

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: There were several children in care with immunizations that are not current.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 21, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 19, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Feb 27, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk There must be enough light at nap time for caregivers to see each child.

State rule 746.2911 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Adequate Lighting During Naptime"

Inspector's note: A toddler classroom had a small light on that didn't provide adequeate light in the classroom during naptime to allow for proper supervision.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on the bathroom light.

Corrected Feb 27, 2025, verified by the state Mar 19, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 3, 2025: Inspection

5 citations.

High risk Medication must be given according to the label directions.

State rule 746.3805(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administering Medication - According to Label Directions"

Inspector's note: The operation did not follow label instructions in administering medication to an infant that required doctor instructions.

Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. 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: The Adventure Classroom had two outlets missing outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed new outlet coverings on the outlets.

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

Medium-high risk Play equipment 5 feet high or less needs at least six inches of loose-fill surfacing (such as mulch) underneath.

State rule 746.4907(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground for the primary classroom didn't have at least 6 inches of loose fill material around the slide and the climbing structure.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: The staff annual training for storing of hazardous materials has not been completed by caregivers.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Posts must be marked to show the proper surfacing depth.

State rule 746.4907(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth"

Inspector's note: The primary playground support post were not marked to indicate the required depth of the loose-fill surfacing.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Dec 11, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 9 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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Saint Christopher Montessori on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #196233.

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