Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen
Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen is a licensed child care center in Allen, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 17). 12 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #27 of 33 centers in Allen and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.
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At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current, according to their age, immunization record on file for review.
At the time of inspection, there was no record indicating that a lock down or severe weather drill had been conducted this year.
It was determined during the inspection at the facility that the wood chips loose fill in the playground areas is not being properly maintained. Dirt and grass are easily visibly in the areas. Previous loose fill and mulch were only poured near the poles of the structures and not spread out or maintained properly.
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
About this center
Common questions
Does Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen’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 Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 9, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen compare with other daycares in Allen?
It is #27 of 33 centers in Allen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen last inspected?
Sep 22, 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 1682612 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.