First Impression Learning Center
1401 Independence Pkwy, Plano, TX
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Discovery Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 98
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About Discovery Montessori Academy
Discovery Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 2014, for up to 98 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 22 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 98 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish), Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 98 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Discovery Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Discovery Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 98 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1535085
Summary
22 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 22 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“Bolts and screws were observed protruding out of five playground equipment pieces that were located on the toddler playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The operation's toddler playground was found deficient due to the hazards found in play equipments and surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
May 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation does not have the current fire inspection document”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current health inspection document.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. The operation did not share to the parents of the victims the incident report within 48 hours of when the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2025
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was evaluated and found to be non-compliance. Supervision was not sufficient as the staff was doing lesson plan in the other corner of the classroom and was not able to intervene to what the children were doing.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 20 earlier visits
- Jul 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed in a video yanking and pulling a child by the arms and slamming the child on a cot. A caregiver was observed in a video placing their adult weight on top of a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. Caregiver is seen on video handling a child roughly during nap.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2024
- May 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The infant room was out of ratio during naptime. There were 7 infants with one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2024
- Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“This investigation was part of an Abuse Neglect investigation. During the inspection a 14-month-old infant was observed sleeping in a swing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“This standard was evaluated as part of an Abuse and Neglect investigation. A child was grabbed and pulled by a caregiver. The child received a broken arm due to this incident.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“A caregiver grabbed and pulled a chair by the arm. This resulted in a child receiving a broken arm.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
- Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“There were missing safety straps from the bucket seats.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two children's records did not have a health statement signed by a physician.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 16, 2024
- Sep 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“The operation did not evacuate the entire center when they noticed an electrical fire. They evacuated the area that was affected. The fire was put out immediately with a fire extinguisher by a staff member. 911 was called and the fire was put out by the time the department arrived.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2023
Feb 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The transportation folders did not have the emergency authorization information.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“One of three vehicles used for transporting did not have a fire extinguisher. The vehicle did have a fire spray but an extinuisher is required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
Apr 19, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Two diaper changing pads need replacing.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
- Apr 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Discovery Montessori Academy
Is Discovery Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 2014.
When was Discovery Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 22 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Discovery Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 22 visits in the last 3 years; 14 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Discovery Montessori Academy care for?
98, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Discovery Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Discovery Montessori Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Discovery Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 985-5010 to ask.
What is Discovery Montessori Academy's phone number?
(972) 985-5010.
Where is Discovery Montessori Academy?
3901 W Park Blvd, Plano, TX 75075. The nearest other daycare we list is Gan Israel/Gani, under 0.1 miles away.