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Castle Montessori of Carrollton

1416 W Hebron Pkwy, Carrollton, TX 75010 · Denton County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Castle Montessori of Carrollton is a licensed child care center in Carrollton, TX, licensed for up to 183 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 24). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 53 centers in Carrollton and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #42 of 53 centers in Carrollton
9High risk
12Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 21 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Supervision4
Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios3
Health & medication2
Caregiver conduct2
Records & paperwork1
Food & feeding1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 14, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
According to the video footage the victim was left alone in the gym for approximately 4 minutes. Three caregivers admitted that the child was left alone. A caregiver who was supervising the victim stated that she did not complete a proper name to face count.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2026
Medium HighMar 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
There was no documentation of the pre-service training completed by a caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 22, 2026
HighMar 23, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left alone on the playground for over 5 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2026
HighJan 2, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A child was left unattended in a classroom alone.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumDec 12, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
7 out of 10 children files were missing a health statement or the box on the admission form to provide the health statement within 12 month of admission was not checked.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
Medium HighDec 12, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
4 out of 10 files reviewed were missing an address for another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
Correction verified Jan 7, 2025
Medium HighDec 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
The fencing around the playground is leaning in toward the playground equipment.
Correction verified Jan 22, 2025
HighNov 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was in the classroom with children and did not have an eligible background. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
HighOct 31, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground by a caregiver while in care at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 28, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
MediumAug 22, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Medication that has passed its expiration is kept at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not practice safety drills as required.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
MediumAug 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation did not conduct monthly playground checks as required.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
The director's CPR training was expired.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The director's first aid training is expired.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
HighAug 22, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguishers on both buses were expired.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
Medium HighAug 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
1 out of 2 employees and the director do not have current transportation training.
Correction verified Sep 6, 2023
HighAug 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training §746.2805(2)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver used inappropriate discipline when children had toileting accidents.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
HighAug 18, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver yelled at the children when she became frustrated.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
HighJun 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was caring for children without a complete background.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was not a current sanitation inspection report.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2023
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
A staff member had expired first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2023
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date §746.3805(b)(3)
The operation had expired medication at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2023
Medium HighJun 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
A staff member had expired CPR.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity183 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 6, 2023
DirectorJessica Sexton
Phone9724925555
State operation #1775597

Common questions

Does Castle Montessori of Carrollton take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Castle Montessori of Carrollton’s hours?

7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Castle Montessori of Carrollton accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Castle Montessori of Carrollton cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Castle Montessori of Carrollton for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Carrollton, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Castle Montessori of Carrollton had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 14, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Castle Montessori of Carrollton compare with other daycares in Carrollton?

It is tied for #42 of 53 centers in Carrollton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Castle Montessori of Carrollton last inspected?

Sep 25, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1775597 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.