N4 Montessori Academy Of Melissa
2045 MCKINNEY ST, Melissa, TX 75454 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 206
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Pangayar Shanmugasundaram
- Phone
- (469) 591-1400
- Regulated since
- Feb 28, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1460482 · number 1785667
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2025 | 7 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (6) |
| 2023 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 19, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver observed working in the infant age classroom did not have current SIDs/Shaken Baby/Brain development training on file.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
-
Staff background & training
The staff did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
-
Staff background & training Serious
At the time of inspection three caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid certification training on file for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
-
Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the fall test data and manufacturer's instructions for the outdoor unitary surfacing readily available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-02-25.
-
Illness & medication
At the time of inspection two children enrolled into care did not have their most current immunization record and/or affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
-
Staff background & training Serious
-
Sep 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 14, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Other Serious
Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director is not ensuring that the center is operating in compliance with minimum standards. A child was pulled and placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
-
Other Serious
Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was pulled by the arm as a form of guidance.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
-
Other Serious
Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(7) — Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-14. Correction verified 2025-07-15.
-
Other Serious
-
Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current fire inspection during the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-15. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Jan 3, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The child suffered multiple bite incidents, indicating that staff failed to intervene and prevent further harm.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(5) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
-
Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to enforce its biting policy, which requires removing or suspending children with repeated biting incidents. Despite multiple occurrences, the biting child remained in the same classroom, and no corrective action was taken, violating the center?s stated policies.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
-
Other
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to notify a parent about a bite injury sustained by the child. The parent later discovered the injury herself, and documentation of the incident was missing.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
-
Other Serious
-
Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 29, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver without an active background check was observed supervising children in a classroom. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to leave the classroom, and a caregiver with an active background check was placed in the classroom.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-20.
-
Staff background & training Serious
-
Nov 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training Serious
A contractor had access to children without a background check on file. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the contractor left the operation.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
-
Staff background & training Serious
-
Sep 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not list the duration of physical activities at the operation, both indoor and outdoor.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
-
Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not list the type of physical activities that children may engage in at the operation.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
-
Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not list a plan to ensure physical activities occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(G) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-21. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
-
Supervision & ratios
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
Show the letter text
If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.