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Prep Montessori Academy

1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040 · Dallas County

Prep Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, TX, licensed for up to 143 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 13). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #56 of 57 centers in Garland and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#56 of 57 centers in Garland
6High risk
3Medium High risk
3Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
13 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 12, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 19, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundDec 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Supervision2
Building & playground safety2
Sleep safety2
Other standards1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighApr 25, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2025
Medium LowJan 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
HighOct 28, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
HighOct 28, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
HighOct 28, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
HighOct 28, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2023
MediumAug 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2023
MediumMay 3, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.
Correction verified May 5, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications §746.4911(a)
The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.
Correction verified May 4, 2023
MediumMay 3, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.
Correction verified May 10, 2023
Medium HighMay 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023
HighMay 3, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules §746.2409(a)(9)
The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity143 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 4, 2017
DirectorMahwish Faridi
Phone2146471234
State operation #1662872

Common questions

Does Prep Montessori Academy take infants?

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

What are Prep Montessori Academy’s hours?

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

Does Prep Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Prep Montessori Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Prep Montessori Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Garland, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Prep Montessori Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 25, 2025: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Prep Montessori Academy compare with other daycares in Garland?

It is #56 of 57 centers in Garland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Prep Montessori Academy last inspected?

Feb 12, 2026. No violations were found 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 1662872 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.