Salado Montessori INC
10880 FM 1670, Salado, TX 76571 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 22
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashley Dickerson
- Phone
- (254) 947-4005
- Regulated since
- May 2, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1294695 · number 1665693
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Observed 2 caregiver files and all training was completed online. There was no instructor lead training available for review. I spoke to the director about the minimum standards training being done quarterly that she could get 3 hours from that training.
HHSC 746.1309(g) — Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing the following items; Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan) your policies must include: The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play ; and (G) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. The handbook was also mising; Parents Rights and the Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-04. Correction verified 2024-10-31.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During the monitoring inspection it was found that the first aid kit had several expired items. These items were removed and replaced while Child Care Regulation was present.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-08.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation had not completed a fire drill in the month of January 2022. This was corrected when a fire drill was completed during the inspection. The operation was able to exit with all staff and children in 1 minute and 7 seconds.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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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.