Irving Montessori Academy
3801 W NORTHGATE DR, Irving, TX 75062 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 169
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Saima Afridi
- Phone
- (469) 565-8975
- Regulated since
- Dec 7, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1307513 · number 1674932
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not show current proof of liability insurance by the verification date.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-02. Correction verified 2025-08-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 caregiver had expired CPR First aid certificate at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Safety & premises
One crib was observed to have an oversized sheet in the crib on the mattress. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection there was an infant walker in the 0-12 month classroom. This was corrected at inspection by removing the walker from the classroom.
HHSC 746.2415(a)(1) — Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Baby Walkers
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Other
4 of the infants had expired infant feeding instructions.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed changing a diaper and did not wash hands after. This was corrected at inspection by having the caregiver wash hands.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver did not wash child's hands after diapering. Child was old enough to reach into sink. This was corrected at inspection by having the child wash hands.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the operation did not have Children Product Certification form. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have the date of the inspection of fire extinguisher and the name of the employee must be recorded.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have documented the test, date of installation of new batteries, and the name of the employee who does the testing and installment of new batteries. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-04-28.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 31, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The provider has not reported the number of employees that have left.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-01-24.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 23, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver transports children without proof of training certificate.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-03. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Safety & premises
A child younger than 12 months was observed asleep in a crib with additional items.
HHSC 746.2415(c)(2) — Crib Mattress Cover - Snug-Fitting and Thin
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver is present with a pending background check. The caregiver was removed from 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 2022-06-14. Correction verified 2022-07-07.
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Safety & premises
The sheets in the crib do not have a snug fit around the mattresses.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-06-28.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 20, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
I observed 3 out of 4 infants alseep in restrictive devices.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Other Serious
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