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Irving Montessori Academy

3801 W Northgate Dr, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County
Accepts child care subsidies

Irving Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Irving, TX, licensed for up to 169 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2018. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (4 of 16). None of them came in the last 12 months. 50% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 7 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #51 of 69 centers in Irving and better than 30% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 30%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #51 of 69 centers in Irving
2High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
16 citations from 15 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 24, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundDec 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 23, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJun 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety4
Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
The operation did not show current proof of liability insurance by the verification date.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2025
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
One crib was observed to have an oversized sheet in the crib on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Operation did not have the date of the inspection of fire extinguisher and the name of the employee must be recorded.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 caregiver had expired CPR First aid certificate at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash child's hands after diapering. Child was old enough to reach into sink. This was corrected at inspection by having the child wash hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers §746.2415(a)(1)
At the time of inspection there was an infant walker in the 0-12 month classroom. This was corrected at inspection by removing the walker from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
Operation did not have documented the test, date of installation of new batteries, and the name of the employee who does the testing and installment of new batteries. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 28, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
4 of the infants had expired infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
MediumApr 28, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
At the time of inspection the operation did not have Children Product Certification form. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 28, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver was observed changing a diaper and did not wash hands after. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver wash hands.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 24, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The provider has not reported the number of employees that have left.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2023
Medium HighSep 26, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A caregiver transports children without proof of training certificate.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2022
Medium HighSep 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin §746.2415(c)(2)
A child younger than 12 months was observed asleep in a crib with additional items.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver is present with a pending background check. The caregiver was removed from the operation.
Correction verified Jul 7, 2022
Medium HighJun 14, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
The sheets in the crib do not have a snug fit around the mattresses.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2022
HighSep 29, 2021Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
I observed 3 out of 4 infants alseep in restrictive devices.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity169 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 7, 2018
DirectorSaima Afridi
Phone4695658975
State operation #1674932

Common questions

Does Irving Montessori Academy take infants?

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

What are Irving Montessori Academy’s hours?

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

Does Irving Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Irving Montessori Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Irving Montessori Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Irving, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Irving Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 14, 2022: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Irving Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Irving?

It is tied for #51 of 69 centers in Irving by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 30% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Irving Montessori Academy last inspected?

Feb 9, 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 1674932 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.