Castle Montessori Of Carrollton
1416 W HEBRON PKWY, Carrollton, TX 75010 · Denton County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 183
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jessica Sexton
- Phone
- (972) 492-5555
- Regulated since
- Dec 6, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1448274 · number 1775597
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 17 | 15 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (8), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 25, 2026 Inspection
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 14, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
According to the video footage the victim was left alone in the gym for approximately 4 minutes. Three caregivers admitted that the child was left alone. A caregiver who was supervising the victim stated that she did not complete a proper name to face count.
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 2026-09-10. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was no documentation of the pre-service training completed by a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left alone on the playground for over 5 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 2026-04-20. Correction verified 2026-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 10, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unattended in a classroom alone.
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 2025-01-17. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fencing around the playground is leaning in toward the playground equipment.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-10. Correction verified 2025-01-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
4 out of 10 files reviewed were missing an address for another responsible individual (friend or relative) who should be contacted in an emergency when the parent cannot be reached.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
7 out of 10 children files were missing a health statement or the box on the admission form to provide the health statement within 12 month of admission was not checked.
HHSC 746.611(a)(3) — Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-12-18. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in the classroom with children and did not have an eligible background. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver was removed from 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 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 31, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and found to be deficient. A child was left alone on the playground by a caregiver while in care at the operation.
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 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-11-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 12, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director's first aid training is expired.
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 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
The director's CPR training was expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
1 out of 2 employees and the director do not have current transportation training.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Illness & medication
Medication that has passed its expiration is kept at the operation.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy action plan on file at the operation.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct monthly playground checks as required.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not practice safety drills as required.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguishers on both buses were expired.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver used inappropriate discipline when children had toileting accidents.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regard to an investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver yelled at the children when she became frustrated.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-06. Correction verified 2023-09-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was caring for children without a complete background.
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 2023-06-20.
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member had expired first aid training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Staff background & training Serious
A staff member had expired CPR.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Records & paperwork Serious
There was not a current sanitation inspection report.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
The operation had expired medication at the operation.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(3) — Administering Medication - Not After Expiration date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Staff background & training Serious
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