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Lakeside Montessori Academy

4995 Westport Dr, The Colony, TX 75056 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Lakeside Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in The Colony, TX, licensed for up to 319 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 52 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (12 of 52). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 11 centers in The Colony and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#11 of 11 centers in The Colony
8High risk
17Medium High risk
23Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
52 citations from 18 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 13, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 14, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications12
Building & playground safety11
Records & paperwork7
Health & medication6
Sleep safety4
Supervision3
Staff ratios3
Food & feeding3
Child protection1
Transportation1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumOct 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily §746.2417(1)
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
HighOct 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
Medium HighJul 14, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
MediumJul 14, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing §746.1615
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
Medium LowMay 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years §746.4609(a)(1)
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
HighMay 6, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(11)
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies §746.901(7)(A)
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
MediumMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
Correction verified Jun 19, 2025
Medium LowMay 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(12)
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
Correction verified May 16, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training §746.1403(a)(2)(A)
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One staff is missing first aid training.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumJul 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission §746.605(10)
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Four children files were missing health statments.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
Medium LowJun 10, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One child's epiPen that is on file is expired.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children files are missing immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
Medium HighJun 10, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2024
MediumJun 10, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024.
Correction verified Jun 14, 2024
Medium HighOct 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
MediumSep 19, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials §746.1303(9)
Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
One childs medication on file was observed and was expired.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
HighSep 7, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child §746.5617(a)(4)
The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions §746.1303(7)
Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
Medium HighSep 7, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe §746.3701(5)
On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
MediumSep 7, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023
Medium HighApr 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
HighMar 9, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2023
Medium HighMar 8, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
HighMar 8, 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)
Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2023
MediumSep 26, 2022InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Several infants were observed with unfastened safety straps when sitting at their tables.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 26, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
2 children were missing health statements.
Correction verified Oct 3, 2022
HighSep 26, 2022InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
3 infants were observed swaddled while napping.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Several classrooms were observed to uncovered electrical outlets.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowSep 26, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Personnel Record Storage - Training Records §746.907(b)
6 of the 11 employee records were not current on their annual training.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022
Medium HighSep 26, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Several bottles and training cups were not labled with infants'/toddlers' names.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity319 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 13, 2004
DirectorJennifer Harper
Phone9726255253
State operation #829308

Common questions

Does Lakeside Montessori Academy take infants?

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

What are Lakeside 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 Lakeside Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Lakeside Montessori Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lakeside Montessori Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes The Colony, 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 Lakeside Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 21, 2025: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Lakeside Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in The Colony?

It is #11 of 11 centers in The Colony by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lakeside Montessori Academy last inspected?

Nov 13, 2025. 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 829308 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.