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Licensed Center · Texas

Kinwest Montessori Academy

1009 Kinwest Pkwy, Irving

Last inspected Sep 3, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
287
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Snacks Provided,Skill Classes,Part Time Care
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Feb 24, 2011
Phone
9724018311

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

6High risk
8Medium-high risk
4Medium risk
0Medium-low risk
2Low risk
12Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 3, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 1, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 1, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 15, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 29, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 26, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-07-10.
Jun 4, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 3, 2026 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
    Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-06-23.
Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 17, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 18, 2024 · Inspection
14 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
  • Critical Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - TB Test
    Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-07.
  • Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
    Inspector's note: The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
    Inspector's note: A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: 10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
    Inspector's note: Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Critical Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-18.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-07.
  • Critical Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
    Inspector's note: 5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-07.
  • Critical Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
    Inspector's note: Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
    Inspector's note: Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Non-critical Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement
    Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file. Risk level: Low. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
  • Critical HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
    Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-01.
Jul 25, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: 3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-07.
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected during the inspection.
Feb 22, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.