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Joyous Montessori Keller

Keller, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

3 state inspections, last 2 years
50 deficiencies on the state’s summary
41 high or medium-high risk
August 25, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued February 17, 2017
Capacity
238 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1627924

Where

1685 Keller Pkwy
Keller, TX 76248

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 11
  • Medium-high 30
  • Medium 9
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 50.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
February 7, 2024Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “The changing mat observed in the infant classsroom has rips and holes making the material absorbant and not easy to clean. The director changed the mat to a new one with no holes or rips.”
At the inspection
September 12, 2023Medium746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
State’s note: “An injury that a child received while in care, was not reported to parents accurately.”
October 20, 2023
September 12, 2023Medium High746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
State’s note: “A child was injured while in care and the caregivers have no knowledge of how it happened. They did not see the incident.”
October 20, 2023
June 22, 2023High746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
State’s note: “I observed playground equipment that presents strangulation risk as there are string hanging down from the structure. Photos were taken.”
June 26, 2023
February 9, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “The 3 year old classroom was observed out of ratio with 17 children and 1 teacher.”
February 9, 2023
February 9, 2023Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “1 caregiver does not have current first aid training,”
February 10, 2023
February 9, 2023Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “1 caregiver does not have current CPR training,”
February 10, 2023
December 7, 2022High746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
State’s note: “2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. They stated that they had 18 children, when there was 19 children in the classroom.”
December 7, 2022
December 7, 2022Medium High746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
State’s note: “There is soiled pants accessible to other children in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. The pants were not sealed in a plastic bag.”
At the inspection
November 30, 2022Medium High746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
State’s note: “There is one child with a diagnosed food allergy that does not have medication present. Mom brought the epi pen to the operation to keep.”
At the inspection
November 4, 2022High746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
State’s note: “Children were observed playing in the restroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. The children could be seen playing with items in the bathroom and sticking their hands down into the toilet multiple times.”
November 4, 2022
October 28, 2022High746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
State’s note: “A caregiver did not have the skills or abilities needed to care for children in the 2?3-year-old classroom. This resulted in using excessive force during nap time.”
December 1, 2022
October 28, 2022Medium High746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
State’s note: “A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in a harsh manner as a means of discipline and guidance.”
November 4, 2022
October 28, 2022High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed using excessive force when handling 3 children at naptime.”
December 1, 2022
October 28, 2022High746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
State’s note: “A caregiver was observed hitting a child in the head with an open hand.”
December 1, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium High746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
State’s note: “1 of 10 caregivers did not have current first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.”
September 29, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium High746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
State’s note: “1 of 10 caregivers did not have current CPR training available for review at the time of the inspection.”
September 29, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium High746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
State’s note: “One caregiver was unsure of the children's ages that she was responsible for. The list of birthdays was not complete so she was not able to confirm the ages without doubt.”
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “There was no fire drill conducted in August.”
September 30, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium746.3319(a)(2) - Meal and Snack Service - Allow Children to Feed Themselves
State’s note: “The 4-6 year old children were not given utensils for lunch and they were eating with their hands. Meagan gave all of the children utensils when she entered the classroom at the end of the meal.”
At the inspection
September 28, 2022Medium746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
State’s note: “There is a bottle for children's motrin that is stored in the office for a child that is no longer enrolled. The medication was thrown away immediately/”
At the inspection
September 28, 2022High746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
State’s note: “One caregiver offered a child's left over lunch when they were done to another child. The food offered was on the plate and had been touched by the child who did not want to finish the food.”
September 28, 2022
September 28, 2022Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “On the playground, there was animal feces, missing loose fill where water has washed it out, and a considerable amount of stickers in the grassy area of the outdoor space. Meagan used a shovel to remove the animal feces and even out the mulch where it was missing.”
September 28, 2022
July 18, 2022Medium High746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
State’s note: “One child that is allergic to eggs does not have an emergency allergy plan at the operation.”
July 21, 2022
July 18, 2022Medium High746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
State’s note: “4 of the 4 children's records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.”
July 21, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Joyous Montessori Keller?

Texas HHSC's file lists 3 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on August 25, 2026. 0 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Joyous Montessori Keller have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 50: 11 high-risk, 30 medium-high-risk, 9 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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