Little Stars Montessori

2937 AURORA MIST DR, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County

32cited violations

4serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Marjan Babahaji
Phone: (214) 527-6305
Regulated since: Jul 11, 2022
HHSC IDs: Operation 1390541 · number 1729910
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	10	0	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	6	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	14	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2022	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
- Safety & premises
  The first-aid kit lacked a guide. This issue was rectified during the inspection, when a guide was supplied to the primary caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were deficient in providing information about parentsl rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
- Other
  An statement of the child's special care needs were missing.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for two children were not current.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; Understanding building and physical premises safety, and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-17. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
- Safety & premises
  The first-aid kit lacked a guide. This issue was rectified during the inspection, when a guide was supplied to the primary caregiver.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies were deficient in providing information about parentsl rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
- Other
  An statement of the child's special care needs were missing.
  
  HHSC 747.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
- Illness & medication
  The immunization records for two children were not current.
  
  HHSC 747.613(b) — Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-14. Correction verified 2025-03-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A primary caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification since 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Other
  The TV was on when nobody was watching. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the primary caregiver to turn off th TV.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(c)(6) — Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The monthly menu initially listed pretzels as part of the toddler's meal. However, this was rectified during the inspection when the primary caregiver updated the menu, removing pretzels from the offerings.
  
  HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A primary caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification since 12/2023.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Other
  The TV was on when nobody was watching. This was corrected during the inspection when I asked the primary caregiver to turn off th TV.
  
  HHSC 747.2105(c)(6) — Screen Time Activities - Off When Not in Use
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The monthly menu initially listed pretzels as part of the toddler's meal. However, this was rectified during the inspection when the primary caregiver updated the menu, removing pretzels from the offerings.
  
  HHSC 747.3117(6) — Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  A household member didn't complete the orientation for household members.
  
  HHSC 747.1403 — Orientation for Household Members- Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Illness & medication
  One child was missing the immunization record and health statement during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  A household member didn't complete the orientation for household members.
  
  HHSC 747.1403 — Orientation for Household Members- Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-26. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
- Illness & medication
  One child was missing the immunization record and health statement during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-04. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Cleaning supplies were observed by the sink where children could have access. Note: this was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-06.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following item: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a documented fire drill for December/2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-14.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have documentation showing that monthly checks of the fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, & smoke detectors were being conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Cleaning supplies were observed by the sink where children could have access. Note: this was corrected during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-06.
- Safety & premises
  The emergency preparedness plan was missing the following item: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments.
  
  HHSC 747.5003(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a documented fire drill for December/2022.
  
  HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-14.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have documentation showing that monthly checks of the fire extinguisher, carbon monoxide, & smoke detectors were being conducted.
  
  HHSC 747.5115 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-01-09. Correction verified 2023-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  During inspection 1 child lacked the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  During inspection 1 child lacked the required health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-21. Correction verified 2022-06-09.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Stars Montessori, 2937 AURORA MIST DR, Little Elm, TX 75068-7860 (operation ID 1390541, operation number 1729910), 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.

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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.