Cosmos Montessori, LLC
8250 FERGUSON RD, Dallas, TX 75228 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maetzi Miller
- Phone
- (469) 805-9805
- Regulated since
- Aug 15, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1447623 · number 1775048
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 4 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 4 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 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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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 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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Jul 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report suspected abuse within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers inappropriately grabbed a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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May 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was tasked as part of an DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report suspected abuse within the required time frame.
HHSC 746.1201(5) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers-Report Suspected Child Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
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Other Serious
This standard was tasked as part of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. Caregivers inappropriately grabbed a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-26. Correction verified 2026-07-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 25, 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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Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
This standard was pulled a part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that caregivers did not provide care consistent with the child's potty-training habits leading to the child being sent home three times soiled.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 17, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
This standard was pulled a part of an investigation and found to be deficient. It was determined that caregivers did not provide care consistent with the child's potty-training habits leading to the child being sent home three times soiled.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-25. Correction verified 2026-04-02.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2025 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 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 16, 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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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 23, 2025 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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May 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 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 6, 2025 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 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a caregiver to care for children before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a caregiver to care for children before receiving a background check determination of Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver left during the inspection.
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 2024-02-27. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 1, 2024 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 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not ensure qualified substitutes who had proper eligibility, training, and documentation were called to care for children.
HHSC 746.1003(6) — Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on observation and interviews, the operation did not have an open-door policy. Parents were not allowed in the operation during morning drop-off.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated in regards to a investigation and was found deficient but it was corrected at inspection. The policy did not acknowledge a open door policy but it was rewritten in their policy and it was sent to the parents via email.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 29, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The director did not ensure qualified substitutes who had proper eligibility, training, and documentation were called to care for children.
HHSC 746.1003(6) — Director Responsibilities - Substitutes Called When Needed
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
Based on observation and interviews, the operation did not have an open-door policy. Parents were not allowed in the operation during morning drop-off.
HHSC 746.201(7) — Operation Open to Parents At All Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated in regards to a investigation and was found deficient but it was corrected at inspection. The policy did not acknowledge a open door policy but it was rewritten in their policy and it was sent to the parents via email.
HHSC 746.501(b)(1) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Eight children records were reviewed and one lacked a health statement immunization records, emergency care authorization, and heath care information. Another lacked immunization information. And lastly, a record lacked a health statement, immunization information, and emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Illness & medication
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Eight children records were reviewed and one lacked a health statement immunization records, emergency care authorization, and heath care information. Another lacked immunization information. And lastly, a record lacked a health statement, immunization information, and emergency care authorization.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-05. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 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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Oct 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 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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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
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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- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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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, 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.