Kinwest Montessori Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 287 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• School-age care
• Snacks provided
• Skill classes
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1215086

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

February 2011

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

12 inspections on record, most recent Jul 15, 2026. 7 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 26, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and found deficient. A caregiver was grabbing a child's arms and hands to restrain them.

    Corrected Jul 10, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 3, 2026Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    A child was left unsupervised in a classroom for approximately 7 minutes.

    Corrected Jun 23, 2026 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 18, 2024Inspection14 standards cited

  • 746.2411(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

    The sheet in one of the playyards was not tight fitting. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregiver changed the sheet using a tight fitting sheet.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2024

  • 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    Lysol spray was on a shelf that was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver moved the Lysol to an area that was not accessible to children.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

    2 out of 2 director's files reviewed did not have 30 hours of annual training.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2024

  • 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    5 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have 24 hours of annual training.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4505Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Storage for Individual Belongings

    Several classrooms did not have the individual storage space labeled with the child's name.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.4751(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

    Monthly playground checks were not recorded as required for the past 3 months.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

    A child in a bouncer was not properly strapped in. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the child from the bouncer.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2024

  • 746.901(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Required Personnel Records - TB Test

    4 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have a TB test.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2024

  • StandardTexas HHSC risk level: High

    HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

    2 out of 10 employee's records reviewed did not have the preemployment affidavit on file.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3805(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

    Medication for a child at the operation was not in the original container.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    The operational policies did not include the promotion of indoor and outdoor play, vaccine preventable diseases for employees or procedures for supporting inclusive services.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.605(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission

    10 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not have admission information required for water activities.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.629(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Required documentation for Vision and Hearing Screening Requirement

    1 out of 10 children's records reviewed did not vision and hearing screening on file.

    Corrected Aug 1, 2024

  • 746.3501(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

    Diaper creams were accessible to children in 3 classrooms. This was corrected at the inspection when the caregivers for each class moved the diaper creams out of the reach of children.

    Corrected Jul 18, 2024

• Jul 25, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    Caregiver was present in the classroom alone with children with no background check. This was corrected at inspection.

    Corrected Jul 25, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    3 staff had expired CPR/First Aid certificates.

    Corrected Aug 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 29, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    Cleaning products were accessible to children in a classroom. This was corrected by the caregiver moving the cleaning products so the children could not reach them.

    Corrected Aug 29, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 1, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 29, 2021Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.2805Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

    A caregiver inappropriately disciplined a child.

    Corrected Dec 31, 2021

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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