Ace Montessori

4770 W UNIVERSITY DR, Prosper, TX 75078 · Collin County

15cited violations

3serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 255
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Nona Gill
Phone: (972) 212-5150
Regulated since: Feb 12, 2020
HHSC IDs: Operation 1338931 · number 1696961
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 1
Supervision & ratios 7
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 1
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	2	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1)
2023	5	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	8	1	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (1), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Oct 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The parent handbook was missing a few things to include the promotion of indoor and outdoor activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-11-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have training in Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with wearing gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-02-05.
HHSC inspection history
May 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on information obtained from interviews with the operations staff, the victim?s parent and oberservations from video footage it was determined that a caregiver was observed rejecting a child by knocking their the water bottle from their hand and making the child go away when the child approached the caregiver after the child accidentally hit another child with their water bottle.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant was observed in crib that contained a noise machine. The infant was observed asleep on its on with a pacifier in its mouth that had a stuffed animal attached to it,
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-16. Correction verified 2023-03-24.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Children were not given two opportunities for outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.2607(1) — Activities for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Outdoor Play
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
- Records & paperwork
  Attendance records were not available for the directors of the daycare center.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 14, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found deficient. Based on information gathered and observations, it was determined that the operation was not following the meal patterns established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. One child allergic to a fruit being served for lunch and snack was not provided an alternative food at lunch or an afternoon snack.
  
  HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-15. Correction verified 2023-03-16.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Two infants under the age of 12 months were grouped together with children up to four years of age.
  
  HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
- Other Serious
  One infant was in a restrictive device for more than 15 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.2417(2)(B) — Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One caregiver did not wash a toddler's hands after a diaper change.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-14. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
- Staff background & training
  Four employees did not have Documentation showing how the employee meets the education qualifications. One employee did not have a statement signed and dated by the employee verifying the date the employee attended orientation.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  19 children were observed with one caregiver at 7:45 AM.
  
  HHSC 746.1615 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-17. Correction verified 2022-10-27.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two infants did not have written feeding instructions.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-22. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The Operation does not have a fire inspection conducted by the local fire marshall.
  
  HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-02-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a current Gas Leak Inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
HHSC inspection history

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Ace Montessori, 4770 W UNIVERSITY DR, Prosper, TX 75078-9092 (operation ID 1338931, operation number 1696961), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.