Kinwest Montessori Academy
1009 KINWEST PKWY, Irving, TX 75063 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 287
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Janice Altamirano
- Phone
- (972) 401-8311
- Regulated since
- Feb 24, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 745108 · number 1215086
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 28 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (10), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 4 | 2 | Staff background & training (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 3, 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 · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 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 15, 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 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 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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Jun 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-10. Correction verified 2026-07-15.
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Other Serious
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 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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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
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 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.
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 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 17, 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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Mar 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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Mar 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 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 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Other
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Illness & medication
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Records & paperwork
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
HHSC 746.629(b) — Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Records & paperwork Serious
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Staff background & training
2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Safety & premises
A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Other
The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(B) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-18. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Illness & medication
Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Other
Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-31.
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Records & paperwork
Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.
HHSC 746.4751(d) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.
HHSC 746.629(b) — Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-25.
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Records & paperwork
4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.
HHSC 746.901(3) — Required Personnel Records - TB Test
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-08-07. Correction verified 2024-08-07.
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Records & paperwork Serious
2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.
HHSC HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate r — HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-01. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at 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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-25.
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Staff background & training
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
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 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at 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 at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-25.
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Staff background & training
3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.
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 2023-08-07. Correction verified 2023-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 22, 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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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 1, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 29, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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