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Licensed Center · Texas

Lakeside Montessori Academy

4995 Westport Dr, The Colony

Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
319
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Jan 13, 2004
Phone
9726255253

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.

8High risk
17Medium-high risk
23Medium risk
4Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Nov 13, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Policies Comply with Rules
    Inspector's note: The operational policies were missing the following; (15) water activites, (17) animals, (18) duration of indoor and outdoor physical, (19) Procedures for providing and applying sunscreen and bug spray. (24) the emergency prepardness plan, (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-10-28.
  • Non-critical Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
    Inspector's note: It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-22.
Aug 26, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 5, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 15, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 14, 2025 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
    Inspector's note: It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
  • Non-critical Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
    Inspector's note: It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-08-12.
Jun 19, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 16, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 6, 2025 · Inspection
11 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Critical Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
    Inspector's note: Three staff are missing pre-service training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
    Inspector's note: Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-07-07.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: One staff is missing first aid training. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-16.
  • Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
    Inspector's note: One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-13.
  • Critical Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
    Inspector's note: The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-06-06.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-05-13.
Jul 18, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-08-09.
Jun 10, 2024 · Inspection
12 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
    Inspector's note: Three infant feeding instructions have not been updated since May 2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Three classrooms had broken outlet wall plates. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: Four staff are missing the annual 24 hours for the last full year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-26.
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: One child's epiPen that is on file is expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
    Inspector's note: Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated special care statements. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Four children files were missing health statments. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: One childs food allergy form is not signed by the doctor. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Two children files are missing immunizations. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-28.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: One staff files was observed missing a notarized affidavit. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
    Inspector's note: Ten childrens files were observed missing the updated water activity information. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-19.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing Abuse and Neglect training for the last full year. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-14.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: The following is missing for the staff training hours from the last full year; -Two staff are missing training inEmergency preparedness. -Five staff are missing training in Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. -One staff is missing training in Administering medication. -Three are missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Six staff are missing training in Understanding building and physical premises safety. -Two staff are missing training in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-06-26.
Jan 4, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 13, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The older children's playgrounds mulch measured at 4 inches. The younger children's playground mulch was measured at 3 to 4 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-01-05.
Sep 19, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: Nap cot procedures are not being followed in two classrooms. Children are not getting their assigned cots. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-26.
Sep 7, 2023 · Inspection
12 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
    Inspector's note: On the open grass play area, there were two broken toy cars. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Orientation-Handling, storage and disposing of hazardous materials
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing orientation in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
    Inspector's note: The bus binders were evaluated and 4 children do not have infromation for parent s names, telephone numbers, and emergency telephone numbers. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
  • Non-critical Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
    Inspector's note: The director is missing the annual training hours in; -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Non-critical Orientation-Prevention & responding to allergic reactions
    Inspector's note: Two staff are missing orientation in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
    Inspector's note: The fire inspection was not available for review during the inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-15.
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The older childrens playgrounds mulch measured at 2 to 4 inches. The younger childrens playground mulch was measured at 2 to 3 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-29.
  • Critical No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
    Inspector's note: An infant was observed awake in a crib, in a sleep sack swaddle. The swaddle type was wrapped around the childs torso. The sleep sack swaddle was removed off of the infant. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: Nap cot procedures are not being followed throughout each classroom. The children's nap cots in the classrooms were labeled with numbers, but there is not a system in place where children will get the same cot everyday. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-11.
  • Critical Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
    Inspector's note: The bus binders were evaluated and seven children do not have emergency medical transport and treatment authorization information. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-09-08.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training- Required Content
    Inspector's note: Ten staff files were observed and missing the following; Two staff are missing the annual training hours in Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials. Two staff files are missing the annual training houts in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: One childs medication on file was observed and was expired. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-07.
Apr 3, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The 4 year old and older playground does not have the required 6 inches of mulch. Some areas have 3 inches and one area has 5 inches. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-05-03.
Mar 9, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
    Inspector's note: Two staff were present at the operation caring for children in classrooms, and did not have an active background check on file.The backgrounds checks were ran while at the operation and the two staff were sent home. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-09.
Mar 8, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
    Inspector's note: The 4 year old and older playgrounds mulch measures at 1 inch to 3 inches. At one part of the playground the liner is exposed. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-03-24.
  • 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: Based on evidence obtained, children are not supervised adequately on the playground resulting in an injury that required medical attention. Observations made during the investigation inspection showed caregivers not intervening as children inappropriately used playground equipment. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-03-30.

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