Daycare RecordChild care inspection records

Little Ivies Montessori

5509 Pleasant Valley Dr Ste 800, Plano, TX 75023 · Collin County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Ivies Montessori is a licensed child care center in Plano, TX, licensed for up to 39 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (7 of 31). 6 citations came in the last 12 months. 19% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #97 of 103 centers in Plano and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#97 of 103 centers in Plano
11High risk
15Medium High risk
4Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 21 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 7, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 24, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios7
Supervision6
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork3
Sleep safety3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Caregiver conduct2
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 11, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have their previous inspction form posted on the postings wall.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
One of the cribs was observed to have a loose sheet in it, in which the operation removed during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowApr 22, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
The operation did not have the required posting on how parents can notify Licensing but printed it during the inspection and posted it.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
One staff had CPR from an online source without the use of a manikin, NationalCPRFoundation.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
MediumApr 22, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The four infants in care all had outdated feeding instructions with Juanuary dates.
Correction verified May 11, 2026
Medium HighApr 22, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
The director and one other staff did not have current First Aid and CPR both expired on July 2025.
Correction verified May 7, 2026
HighMay 28, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Through an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver tapped a child on the hands in a disciplinary manner.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2025
Medium HighJul 3, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
I reviewed three personnel records at the inspection, all three personnel had not completed the required 24 annual training hours for the last complete training year.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The operation was one child over ratio in the infant classroom. There were 5 infants with a specified age group of 0-11 months in the classroom with one caregiver. A second caregiver came into the room with a sixth infant to come back into ratio.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 3, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
There was a 12 month old child in a classroom with children ages 2-5. The child was moved into the infant classroom with a caregiver.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 24, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed with 6 children and a specified age group of 0-11 months. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver was moved into the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 6, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
Caregivers do not use highchairs for discipline. Redirection is primarily used for discipline and if needed, the time out area is a chair against the wall.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2023
MediumJan 5, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Infant feeding instructions were reviewed and observed to be last updated october 2022.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2023
HighJan 5, 2023InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
Five month old was obsrved sleeping in a crib with a pillow and teddy bear.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
MediumNov 18, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
I reviewed 3 personnel files and files were incomplete with missing documents.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
Operation did not have a updated gas inspection available for review.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not complete monthly fire drills for August and September.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2022
HighOct 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
Two caregivers did not know their childrens names and date of birth when asked.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighOct 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities §746.1203(6)
Cargiver was observed doing other duties such as opening the door for parents and in the kitchen area leaving her classroom unattneded.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
HighOct 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Two 2 year olds were observed in classroom without a caregiver being present.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022
Medium HighMay 3, 2022InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation is not correcting deficiencies and has been recited for the same deficiencies.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
Medium HighMay 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One classroom was observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Caregiver left classroom with 5 children unattended and was out of auditorial and visual range.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
Medium HighMay 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation has failed to make required waiver and has not designated a qualified director.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had 1 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers was observed in the classroom alone with 6 infants.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
Three month old infant was observed sleeping in a restrictive device with a blanket.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
HighMay 3, 2022InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher with 5 children in the classroom.
Correction verified May 31, 2022
Medium HighApr 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children §746.4203
Classroom was observed to have children 14month to 5 years old with one caregiver.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation had 2 caregivers in the building without an active background check. Caregivers were observed helping with children. Both caregivers left the building.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
HighApr 19, 2022InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
Infant classroom was observed with no teacher for 1-2 minutes.
Correction verified May 3, 2022
Medium HighApr 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Two classrooms were observed to be over ratio. The infant classroom had 1 caregiver to 6 infants. The toddler classroom had 1 caregiver with the specified age group of 2 years old with 14 children.
Correction verified May 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity39 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 7, 2021
DirectorShazia Khan
Phone4695735142
State operation #1718303

Common questions

Does Little Ivies Montessori take infants?

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

What are Little Ivies Montessori’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 Little Ivies Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Ivies Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 28, 2025: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Ivies Montessori compare with other daycares in Plano?

It is #97 of 103 centers in Plano by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Ivies Montessori last inspected?

Jul 7, 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 1718303 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.