Prep Montessori Academy

1951 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Garland, TX 75040 · Dallas County

26cited violations

12serious

30inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 143
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Mahwish Faridi
Phone: (214) 647-1234
Regulated since: Dec 4, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1290700 · number 1662872
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Supervision & ratios 12
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)
2024	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)
2023	22	10	Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
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Apr 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-29. Correction verified 2025-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 30, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
  
  HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Other
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  
  HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
- Staff background & training
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Other
  I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-05.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
  
  HHSC 746.4911(a) — Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
  
  HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-17. Correction verified 2023-05-04.
- Staff background & training
  I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-10. Correction verified 2023-05-10.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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.

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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 Prep Montessori Academy, 1951 PLEASANT VALLEY RD, Garland, TX 75040-3910 (operation ID 1290700, operation number 1662872), 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.