Lakeside Montessori Academy
THE COLONY, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address4995 WESTPORT DR THE COLONY TX- 75056 2297
CityTHE COLONY, TX
CountyDENTON
Phone9726255253
Websitedfwmontessori.com
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity319
SubsidiesN
License dateJanuary 13, 2004
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 10/21/2025 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
- High2
- Medium-High7
- Medium13
- Medium-Low3
- Low0
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4995 WESTPORT DR THE COLONY TX- 75056 2297, THE COLONY, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 10/21/2025
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- Medium-High6
- Medium5
- Medium-Low2
- Low0
2025
- High riskStandard 746.20110/21/2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
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.
Corrected 10/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.241710/21/2025
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
It was determined that the younger infant classroom has not being going outside.
Corrected 10/22/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.12057/14/2025
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
It was determined that a caregiver was unaware of the ages of children in their care during opening hours.
Corrected 8/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.16157/14/2025
746.1615 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing
It was determined that the operation has 18months to school age combined past the 45 minutes allowed for opening time.
Corrected 8/12/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.9015/6/2025
746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies
Two staff are missing a signed statement that they received the operational policies.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13155/6/2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One staff is missing first aid training.
Corrected 5/16/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6055/6/2025
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Eight children files are msising the special care statements updated.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9015/6/2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Three staff are missing the Pre-Employment Affidavit.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.9015/6/2025
746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Two staff are missing signed statements that they have completed orientation.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.14035/6/2025
746.1403(a)(2)(A) - Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Pre-service training
Three staff are missing pre-service training.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9015/6/2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Two staff are missing the Notarized Affidavits.
Corrected 5/13/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.13095/6/2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Six staff are missing the annual 24 hours of training for the last full year.
Corrected 7/7/2025 - High riskStandard 746.56255/6/2025
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
One of the vehicles being used does not have an alarm installed.
Corrected 6/13/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.46095/6/2025
746.4609(a)(1) - Maximum Height of Play Surface - Licensed Before Sept. 1 2010 - Under 5 Years
The two playgrounds do not have 6 inches of mulch for surfacing.
Corrected 6/6/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.6055/6/2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Three children files are missing the addresses for the emergency contacts listed.
Corrected 5/13/2025
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,928/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: THE COLONY, DENTON County
- Capacity: 319
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 23
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