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Little Elephant Montessori Academy

560 E Eldorado Pkwy, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County

Little Elephant Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, TX, licensed for up to 136 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 19 centers in Little Elm and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#11 of 19 centers in Little Elm
1High risk
5Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 10 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications2
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 29, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The second director was missing training in medication, food allergies and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jun 12, 2026
Medium HighMay 28, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance §746.2803(4)
Based on the findings from the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver employed disciplinary methods that did not foster self-esteem, self-control, or self-direction in the children.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighAug 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was not updated and expired on 12/14/2023.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024
Medium HighAug 20, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Six out of ten staff members have expired CPR/First-aid training.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2024
Medium HighOct 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Ten children's files were reviwed. Two children diagnosed with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan: One child didn't have a food allergy plan available during the inspection and one child food allergy plan was not signed by parents and physician.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2023
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The annual fire inspection report was expired since 3/15/2021.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2022
Medium HighDec 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
The emergency preparedness plan was missing a statement regarding how the operation will: 1- how your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; 2- how you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity136 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 21, 2021
DirectorBita Esmaeili
Phone9726326743
State operation #1708966

Common questions

Does Little Elephant Montessori Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Elephant Montessori Academy’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 Little Elephant Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Little Elephant Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 20, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Elephant Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Little Elm?

It is #11 of 19 centers in Little Elm by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Elephant Montessori Academy last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 75068

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 1708966 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.