Deep Roots Montessori
1722 WEST WHITE STREET, Anna, TX 75409 · Collin County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 169
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Aruna Syamsundar
- Phone
- (469) 430-8954
- Regulated since
- Jan 5, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1377964 · number 1721518
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 13 | 7 | Supervision & ratios (6), Discipline & child guidance (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 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.
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Apr 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was denied water by a caregiver due to the child having a toilet training accident.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Food & allergies
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Drinking water was not made available for a child during snack time and during active play.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
One out of ten child records reviewed did not have an immunization record on file.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-03-19.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection, cleaning supplies were accessible to children under five in three different classrooms or their attached bathrooms.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-15. Correction verified 2025-07-30.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 11, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Director has not prevented the operation from suffering discipline-based deficiencies in 2025 on multiple occasions.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
During the investigation, it was found the operation had been placing two-year-old children into a chair with a belt attached to prevent the children from engaging in disruptive behaviors.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-08. Correction verified 2025-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver used an inappropriate form of discipline when a three-year-old child was required to remain standing and inactive for twenty minutes, as a form of discipline.
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 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated during a DFPS investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the wrist while disciplining the child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-25.
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Other Serious
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Jan 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver did not change a child's diaper promptly.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-16. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Ten out of ten staff training records did not have training in the storing, handling, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-02. Correction verified 2025-02-05.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection a child was napping on a cot during nap time which was blocking an emergency exit. This was corrected during the inspection when staff removed the cot from in front in front of the exit.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-19.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The caregiver did not know how many children they were responsible for, which lead to one child being left in the bathroom inside of the classroom unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(1) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-02. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A child was left in a restroom unsupervised for more than eight minutes while the caregiver took the rest of the class outside.
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 2024-03-02. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Four staff members who administer medication do not have annual training for administering medication. Ten of ten staff member's records did not have training records for responding to food allergies.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-30.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child outside for less than one minute while taking the rest of the group inside.
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 2023-12-13. Correction verified 2023-12-28.
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Illness & medication
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. An incident report was not shared with or signed by the parent within 48 hours of the occurrence of the incident. This was corrected during the inspection conducted on 11/17/23 when the operation shared and had the parent sign an incident report.
HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the inspection and was found to be deficient. Caregivers left a child behind on the playground with another class and the child was found by another caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-28. Correction verified 2023-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
This standard was evaluated during the inspection and was found to be deficient. The child complained of pain upon injury and was also heard crying loudly minutes later. Video of the incident showed the child displaying signs of serious injury for more than ten minutes after the injury occurred. Caregivers who were present and aware of the injury did not demonstrate good judgement when they did not further evaluate the injury and provide appropriate care after the child continued to cry and display discomfort.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Other
This standard was evaluated during the inspection and was found to be deficient. The child complained of pain upon injury. Video of the incident showed that the child displayed discomfort following the injury for more than ten minutes. Caregivers who were present aware of the injury did not share this information with the caregiver whom the child was placed into the care of at the end of the day.
HHSC 746.1203(11) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-25.
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Other Serious
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers left a child outside alone on the playground for approximately ten minutes.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-10. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 10, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers left a child on the playground while the class went back inside, and the child was with another class.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation's caregivers did not immediately notify the parent that their child had been forgotten by caregivers on the playground.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-08. Correction verified 2022-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver used a prohibited punishment with a child when they grabbed a child by the arm and pulled the child down to a nap mat during nap time.
HHSC 746.2805(2) — Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Other
Caregivers did not provide an alternate activity for a child who remained awake during naptime.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 17, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Children were left outside or unaccounted for by their responsible caregiver.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Discipline & child guidance
The permit holder did not ensure that caregivers were trained on how to make a report to CCR. The permit holder failed to notify CCR when a caregiver was written up for leaving a child on the playground.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-12. Correction verified 2022-10-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not notify CCR of occurrences in which children were forgotten by caregivers on the playground.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-28. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Records & paperwork
During the investigation one caregiver did not have a notarized affidavit on file for review.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-10-05. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver has pediatric CPR/First Aid training which has expired.
HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-16.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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