Little Steps Montessori School
635 W CAMPBELL RD STE 230, Richardson, TX 75080 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 200
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Madhuri Siddabhatuni
- Phone
- (972) 231-0345
- Regulated since
- Jan 3, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 871388 · number 1317867
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · 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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Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-25.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
HHSC 746.2805(10) — Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-09. Correction verified 2023-08-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-06-20.
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Safety & premises
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.