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Happy Flower Montessori Academy

913 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075 · Collin County
Accepts child care subsidies

Happy Flower Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, TX, licensed for up to 211 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 15 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #47 of 103 centers in Plano and better than 69% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 69%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#47 of 103 centers in Plano
3High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 21 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 4, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 3, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 6, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 14, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current health isnpection the previous inspection expired 2/28/2025.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2026
Medium HighJul 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.5015(c)
The operation had splash day last week and water hoses were still out on the playground and put up during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 4, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
This standard was evaluated and found deficient. The operation has 1 hazard found there's no proof of documentation that it was corrected from the fire department.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
MediumAug 4, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
This standard was evaluated and found deficient. There were 3 infants that does not have an updated infant feeding schedule during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2025
HighJan 20, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A staff member picked a child up by the hand and they resisted to walk so they picked them up by the arm. This incident resulted in the child receiving Nurse Maids Elbow.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2023
MediumJan 11, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate §746.2207(c)(2)
Two classes under the age of two had tablets in their room with an educational program playing. The tablets were turned away from the children during the inspection so they could only hear the music.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 29, 2021Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Communicable Disease §746.307(d)
Parents were not notified of a COVID case within the operation.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
HighDec 29, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A staff member failed to use good judgment when they tied a child to a chair with their jacket. The child was having a difficult time sitting down to complete an activity.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity211 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 9, 2021
DirectorYsabel Avila
Phone6823519492
State operation #1709295

Common questions

Does Happy Flower Montessori Academy take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Happy Flower Montessori Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Happy Flower Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Happy Flower Montessori Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Happy Flower Montessori Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Plano, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Happy Flower Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 4, 2025: “Corrections Made to Fire Inspection.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Happy Flower Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Plano?

It is #47 of 103 centers in Plano by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 69% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Happy Flower Montessori Academy last inspected?

Jul 28, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1709295 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.