Princeton Montessori
2090 MONTE CARLO BLVD, Princeton, TX 75407 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 164
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Tina Shajar
- Phone
- (972) 872-8840
- Regulated since
- May 21, 2021
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1366137 · number 1714460
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (8), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Training certificates were not available for a caregiver.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-25.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not use positive methods of discipline when guiding a child to sit in a chair.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
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Other
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Jan 7, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Safety & premises
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During this investigation, it was determined that there were staples left on the classroom's floor, accessible to the children, after a bulletin board was remodeled. A child in care was able to pick up and retrieve one of the staples, place in their mouth, and swallow the staple. --------- By the time of the investigation inspection, the floors were clear of any debris, and all staples that were previously used on the bulletin boards have been removed and replaced by Velcro strips and tags
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-03.
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Safety & premises
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May 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection one caregiver only had 11 hours of annual training that could be accounted for from the previous full year. One caregiver did not have documentation available to support the annual training completion.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-06-13.
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Supervision & ratios
At the time of inspection that operation had not had the annual fire inspection conducted.The last inspection was conducted on 3/28/2024. The operation had reached out via email and phone call to the fire marshal office in March 2025, but no current communication was available.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-10. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon review of caregivers training documents, one caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training from the previous full year. The caregiver had a total of only 9 hours, 15 hours could not be located.
HHSC 746.1313 — Time Period of Training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection the exit in front of the slide on the Toddlers 2 playground was measuring less that 6 feet from the gate that has been installed. There was only about 4 feet from the exit of the slide to the gate.
HHSC 746.4805(b) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-06. Correction verified 2024-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the test data documentation for impact rating, maintenance, and installation from the manufacture available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4913 — Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-10-30.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. The center director did not ensure that any safety protocols were readily available from the vendor prior to utilizing the water slide. Since this step was not taken by management, the operation could not operate in compliance regarding inflatables.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-19. Correction verified 2024-08-13.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was tasked over for this investigation and found to be deficient. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the operation did not obtain any manufacturer guidelines and/or instructions during the rental of the water slide. Without the instructions posted on the slide or given, certain safety protocols could not have been followed.
HHSC 746.4971(2) — Inflatables - Open Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver was neglectful regarding the level of supervision provided to a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information provided during a DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was able to leave the center and was not supervised for an undetermined 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 2024-09-05. Correction verified 2024-09-09.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Mar 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the ten children records reviewed were missing parental authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport for emergency medical treatment.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report from their local Fire Marshal. Their last fire inspection was conducted on 6/24/2022.
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 2024-04-10. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Records & paperwork
Ten children records were reviewed. The admission records did not have an acknowledgement that the parent had received a copy of the Parent's Rights form.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-25. Correction verified 2024-03-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Feb 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director was not ensuring minimum standards were being met when the director did not make a report to CCR within the required time frame and did not ensure a child was being properly supervised.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that office staff, who were responsible for the care of a child, were using the operation?s phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(A) — Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child in care was not supervised at a heightened level that ensured their continued safety. The child had attempted to leave their classroom several times before being sent to the office. Under the supervision of the office staff, the child left the operation through the front door and was discovered in the parking lot. The office staff did not see the child leave the building.
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 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the operation did not report an incident that placed a child at risk to Child Care Regulation within the required 2-day time frame.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-14. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
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Records & paperwork Serious
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 8, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was tasked over for the investigation and was found to be deficient. Through interviews with staff, it was determined that on 9/26/2022, a child's pull up diaper was not promptly changed.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, one caregiver was with five infants who were aged 0-11 months.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 2, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing current training in pediatric first aid.
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 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Staff background & training
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing current training in pediatric cpr.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
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Supervision & ratios
In an infant classroom with infants aged 12-17 months old, one caregiver was with 8 infants during naptime.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-19. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Food & allergies
The snack menu had one food group listed as being served at snack times. This was corrected at inspection when an additional item from a second food group was added to the snack menu for am and pm snacks.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-19.
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Records & paperwork
One of the ten personnel records reviewed was missing proof of education.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-24. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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