Celina Montessori Academy
Celina Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Celina, TX, licensed for up to 188 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 12 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (5 of 12). None of them came in the last 12 months. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #10 of 15 centers in Celina and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
Operational policies did not have how to access minimum standards online and how to contact abuse hot line and missing the HHS website.
An allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature during the visit.
Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records available for review.
One out of ten teacher's files did not have a current CPR/First aid training. Exp 3/2025.
The last fire inspection conducted on 8/20/24 had a fail section that has not been corrected.
The written policies did not include procedures for sunscreen and insect repellent.
The written polices did not include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.
The written policies did not include procedures for maintaining and administering unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors .
Seven staff training certificates were not available to review.
The written policies did not include procedures for promoting physical activities for indoor and outdoor activities.
Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.
A child was napping in front of the exit door. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspsection by moving the child in a safe area in the classroom.
About this center
Common questions
Does Celina Montessori Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Celina Montessori Academy’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Celina Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Celina Montessori Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 22, 2024: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Celina Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Celina?
It is #10 of 15 centers in Celina by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Celina Montessori Academy last inspected?
Jul 15, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1749352 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.