Little Marvels Montessori

2798 MCDERMOTT RD, Plano, TX 75025 · Collin County

20cited violations

8serious

44inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 238
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Makedonka Brooks
Phone: (214) 383-5229
Regulated since: May 2, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1425948 · number 1757292
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	2	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	12	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2022	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Children were observed hanging on a jungle gym on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Children were observed hanging on a jungle gym on the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.4603(2) — Prohibited Equipment - Allows Children To Fall Inside Structure Onto Other Parts
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-06. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
HHSC inspection history
May 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid training.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-15.
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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A 4 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device (baby bouncer).
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  A 4 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device (baby bouncer).
  
  HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-10.
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Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The cribs in the infant room (6w-12M) all had more than 1 mattress in each crib. The mattress instructions is to be used without a foundation.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-28.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drills have not been practiced. The last fire drill recorded was in March 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
- Other Serious
  The alarm on both buses were non-functioning.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The cribs in the infant room (6w-12M) all had more than 1 mattress in each crib. The mattress instructions is to be used without a foundation.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-28.
- Safety & premises
  The fire drills have not been practiced. The last fire drill recorded was in March 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-12. Correction verified 2024-01-04.
- Other Serious
  The alarm on both buses were non-functioning.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-12-22. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of 10 files reviewed did not have affidavits available for review during the visit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of 10 files reviewed did not have affidavits available for review during the visit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-04-25. Correction verified 2023-04-25.
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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 15, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that a child was left unattended, the caregiver was not at a physical proximity that allowed visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Feb 16, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that a child was left unattended, the caregiver was not at a physical proximity that allowed visual and/or auditory awareness of the child in care.
  
  HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-02. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 16, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fire drills were not available to review. Last recorded drills were on August 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The fire drills were not available to review. Last recorded drills were on August 2022.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-26. Correction verified 2023-01-26.
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Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 30, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One out of 10 files were lacking a notarized affidavit. Staff was hired on 3/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  One out of 10 files were lacking a notarized affidavit. Staff was hired on 3/2022.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-11-10.
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 Marvels Montessori, 2798 MCDERMOTT RD, Plano, TX 75025-4601 (operation ID 1425948, operation number 1757292), 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.