Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen
601 S FOUNTAIN GATE DR, Allen, TX 75002 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 102
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Hongwei Wang
- Phone
- (972) 359-0909
- Regulated since
- May 14, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1318640 · number 1682612
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 18 | 0 | Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (6) |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined during the inspection at the facility that the wood chips loose fill in the playground areas is not being properly maintained. Dirt and grass are easily visibly in the areas. Previous loose fill and mulch were only poured near the poles of the structures and not spread out or maintained properly.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection, there was no record indicating that a lock down or severe weather drill had been conducted this year.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current, according to their age, immunization record on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined during the inspection at the facility that the wood chips loose fill in the playground areas is not being properly maintained. Dirt and grass are easily visibly in the areas. Previous loose fill and mulch were only poured near the poles of the structures and not spread out or maintained properly.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection, there was no record indicating that a lock down or severe weather drill had been conducted this year.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current, according to their age, immunization record on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-17. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Other
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Other
The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.
HHSC 746.4907(c) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Records & paperwork
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Illness & medication
At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-24. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other
During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Other
During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-22. Correction verified 2026-01-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-29. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-29. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 27, 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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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 26, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-17. Correction verified 2022-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 17, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-17.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-17. Correction verified 2022-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Apr 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 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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Mar 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 25, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-03. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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