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Riverchase Montessori Academy

1555 E Sandy Lake Rd, Coppell, TX 75019 · Dallas County

Riverchase Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Coppell, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). None of them came in the last 12 months. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #22 of 23 centers in Coppell and better than 27% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 27%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#22 of 23 centers in Coppell
1High risk
7Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 5, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 5, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding3
Other standards2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 12, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and a violation was found. A bottle in the infant class was not labeled and given to the wrong child.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2025
MediumJun 24, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
There infant class had 2 expired infant feeding instructions.
Correction verified Jun 25, 2025
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There were two high chairs that were taped to hold the tray in place causing a hazard.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
MediumJan 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
There was no storage for each child's individual belongings in 6 of the classrooms.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
There was not a current gas leak inspection.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Posting Requirements - Emergency and evacuation relocation diagram §746.401(4)
In three of the classrooms, the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted. This was corrected at inspection when all classrooms posted the diagram.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
There was not a current sanitation inspection report.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2023
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Children were observed at a bucket seat table with safety straps that were not fastened. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers fastened each child's safety strap.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 11, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served §746.3301(f)
The children were not served water at snack time.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed a caregiver to be in charge of a group of children with an inactive background check.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity200 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 18, 2014
DirectorSimone Varnes
Phone9727451500
State operation #1544581

Common questions

Does Riverchase Montessori Academy take infants?

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

What are Riverchase Montessori Academy’s hours?

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

Does Riverchase Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Riverchase Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 9, 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 Riverchase Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Coppell?

It is #22 of 23 centers in Coppell by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 27% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Riverchase Montessori Academy last inspected?

May 5, 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 1544581 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.