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Saint Christopher Montessori

7900 Lovers Ln, Dallas, TX 75225 · Dallas County

Saint Christopher Montessori is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 20 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 20). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #225 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #225 of 328 centers in Dallas
6High risk
10Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
20 citations from 21 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 1, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 19, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 17, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Training & qualifications4
Supervision3
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Three children's allergy action plans were missing parent signatures.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
Medium HighJun 17, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
Medium HighOct 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
There were several children in care with immunizations that are not current.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2025
Medium HighFeb 27, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
A toddler classroom had a small light on that didn't provide adequeate light in the classroom during naptime to allow for proper supervision.This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver turned on the bathroom light.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2025
MediumFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth §746.4907(c)
The primary playground support post were not marked to indicate the required depth of the loose-fill surfacing.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - According to Label Directions §746.3805(a)(1)
The operation did not follow label instructions in administering medication to an infant that required doctor instructions.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
Medium HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The Adventure Classroom had two outlets missing outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed new outlet coverings on the outlets.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The playground for the primary classroom didn't have at least 6 inches of loose fill material around the slide and the climbing structure.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
MediumFeb 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The staff annual training for storing of hazardous materials has not been completed by caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2025
HighDec 1, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
An investigation into this standard determined a violation. A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for over 20 minutes.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
HighDec 1, 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)
A violation of the standard was identified during an investigation when a child was left unsupervised in a classroom for over 20 minutes without staff knowledge.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Fire extinguishers are not inspected or recorded for the 2023 calendar year.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The emergency evacuation diagrams that are posted in the classroom do not indicate the relocation center outside of the child care center or the shelter in place location(s).
Correction verified May 9, 2023
MediumApr 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Medication administration training has not been recorded for a caregiver that administers medication.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
Medium HighApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills are not practiced on a monthly basis for the 2023 calendar year.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2023
MediumApr 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required §746.4307
The outdoor space for the 2-3 year old playground did not have a useable secondary exit away from the building.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
HighApr 19, 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)
This standard was cited as part of an investigation and found deficient. A toddler was briefly left unsupervised on the playground equipment.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
HighMay 9, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director was allowing a caregiver to be present at the operation knowing they did not have a cleared background check from CBCU.
Correction verified May 18, 2022
HighMay 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was present in a room with children before receiving notification from the CBCU that the caregiver is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before allowing the subject to be present at your operation.
Correction verified May 18, 2022
Medium HighMay 9, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Of the 8 files reviewed during the inspection, there were 2 caregivers who have been at the center for more than 12 months and do not have any of the required 24 hours of training. The other caregivers are still within their 12 month timeframe.
Correction verified May 24, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity153 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 4, 1986
DirectorPurvi Joshi
Phone2143068244
State operation #196233

Common questions

Does Saint Christopher Montessori take infants?

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

What are Saint Christopher Montessori’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Saint Christopher Montessori accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Saint Christopher Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 3, 2025: “Administering Medication - According to Label Directions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Saint Christopher Montessori compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #225 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Saint Christopher Montessori last inspected?

Jun 17, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 196233 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.