Little Steps Montessori School

635 W CAMPBELL RD STE 230, Richardson, TX 75080 · Dallas County

4cited violations

4serious

13inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

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

Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 1

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	1	Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
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
- 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.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- 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.
- 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.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 20, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
HHSC inspection history
May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
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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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Steps Montessori School, 635 W CAMPBELL RD STE 230, Richardson, TX 75080-3382 (operation ID 871388, operation number 1317867), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

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.