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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77059

Armand Bayou Montessori School

16204 HICKORY KNOLL DR, Houston, TX 77059 · (281) 480-1648 · State permit no. 1642526

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Armand Bayou Montessori School for 30 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 11 routine inspections and 1 other visit (investigations or paperwork reviews); 5 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5202 (4 times, most recently Jan 12, 2022).

The state lists Armand Bayou Montessori School as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, After School Care, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 30 violations at Armand Bayou Montessori School, 5 fall under rules Texas weights High and 17 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High517%
Medium High1757%
Medium827%
Medium Low00%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Armand Bayou Montessori School had 30 violations in five years, more than the median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 2.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Armand Bayou Montessori School 30, Houston five-year median 11This daycare30Houston median11

Repeat issues

9 rules were cited more than once at Armand Bayou Montessori School in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.5202
Medium High		4The center's written emergency plan must explain how staff will evacuate, relocate, or shelter and lock down children, including children under 24 months and those who need extra help, and how every child will be accounted for. It must also cover how the center will contact authorities and parents, bring each child's emergency contacts and medical authorization, keep caring for children until they are picked up, and reunite them with parents. Official rule text
Most recent: Jan 12, 2022 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.1316
Medium High		3If the center transports children younger than nine (by age or development), each employee must complete two hours of transportation training each year before transporting a child, and the director must complete it too. These two hours are separate from orientation, pre-service, and annual training hours. Official rule text
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.501
Medium		3The center must have written policies on a long list of topics, including hours, how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, meals, immunizations, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. It must also tell parents that the area within 1,000 feet of the center is a gang-free zone. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Dec 10, 2025 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.1309
Medium		3A caregiver's 24 hours of yearly training must fit the ages of the children in their care and cover set topics, including at least six hours on areas such as child development or guidance and discipline, and at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect. At least five of the hours must be instructor-led, and caregivers of children under 24 months must also have one hour on shaken baby syndrome, infant sleep practices and SIDS, and early brain development. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Jan 12, 2022 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.3407
Medium High		2The center must clean, repair, and maintain its building, grounds, and equipment to protect children's health. This includes sanitizing toys that children put in their mouths, keeping garbage out of children's reach, keeping floors, walls, and ceilings clean and in good repair, and labeling cleaning supplies and storing them away from food and out of children's reach. Official rule text
Most recent: Nov 18, 2025 · first: Jan 9, 2024
746.901
Medium		2The center must keep a file at the center for each employee, caregiver, substitute, and volunteer, available during operating hours. It must include items such as start and end dates, proof of age and education qualifications, the required state affidavit forms (Forms 2985 and 2912), training records, proof that background checks were requested, and a copy of a photo ID. Official rule text · rule revised August 2024
Most recent: Jan 11, 2023 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.4907
Medium High		2Loose-fill surfacing under play equipment must be kept at least six inches deep when the highest play surface is five feet or lower, and at least nine inches deep when it is higher. It may not be laid over concrete or asphalt or used indoors, and equipment posts must be marked to show the required depth. Official rule text
Most recent: Apr 6, 2022 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.1301
Medium High		2New employees must complete orientation within seven days and before being alone with children, and caregivers must complete 24 hours of pre-service training (8 hours before being counted in the ratio and 16 more within 90 days) unless exempt. Caregivers and the director must complete pediatric first aid within 90 days and before being alone with children, and pediatric CPR within 90 days, keep both current, complete annual training every 12 months (24 hours for caregivers, 30 for the director), and take extra yearly training if they transport children under nine or take children to a pool. Official rule text (single-rule page) · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Jan 12, 2022 · first: Jan 12, 2022
746.1311
Medium High		2A center director must complete 30 hours of training each year that fits the ages of the children served, including at least six hours on topics such as child development or guidance and discipline, at least one hour on preventing, recognizing, and reporting child abuse and neglect, and three to six hours on management or staff supervision depending on experience. At least six of the hours must be instructor-led. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023
Most recent: Jan 12, 2022 · first: Jan 12, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Armand Bayou Montessori School, 2021 to 20260020213172022122023242024372025202026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
20223317
2023112
2024224
2025347
2026220

Every state visit

12 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
May 12, 2026Inspection298None
Feb 25, 2026Inspection2None
Dec 10, 2025Inspection7004
Nov 20, 2025Inspection—None
Nov 18, 2025Investigation (report)73
Jan 7, 2025Inspection566None
Jan 19, 2024Inspection21
Jan 9, 2024Inspection7323
Jan 11, 2023Inspection5002
Apr 28, 2022Inspection1None
Apr 6, 2022Inspection21
Jan 12, 2022Inspection86216

All 30 violations, newest first

5 rules cited at Armand Bayou Montessori School changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

One personnel record evaluated was missing documentation to show received center and operational policies, notarized affidavit and orientation statement.

In plain English: The center must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, the director's certificate, staff time sheets, proof of liability insurance (or written notice to parents that it has none), playground checklists, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep its most recent fire, sanitation, and (if needed) gas inspection reports and its daily sign-in and sign-out system. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

The fire extinguisher in the van needed to be serviced and secured.

In plain English: Each vehicle used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board, their emergency medical authorization forms, parent and emergency phone numbers, the center's name and phone number, a fire extinguisher approved by a fire marshal, and a first-aid kit. The driver must have a current driver's license. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 12, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

The operational policies are missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 16, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 24, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 11, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

I did not observe a written plan to supervise children while traveling to and from the outdoor activity space.

Official text of rule 746.4311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Dec 31, 2025
Correction verified:
Dec 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

The outdoor fence for children under five years old is not four feet height requirement around the entire outdoor activity space.

In plain English: The outdoor activity space must be enclosed by a fence or wall at least four feet high. Exceptions include programs that only offer after-school care in a public school classroom, programs that only offer alternate care or get-well care, and spaces used only by children five and older. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 27, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 18, 2025 · Investigation (report)

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

I observe several wooden boards in the playground fence to be deteriorating and one board was missing along the rear section.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 27, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 25, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.

In plain English: The center must have a fire inspection by a state or local fire marshal before its first permit is issued and at least once every 12 months. Centers in public school buildings run by the local school district are exempt, and if no inspection is available the center must get written proof of that from a fire marshal or county judge. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Feb 21, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or Crib

I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.

Official text of rule 746.2429

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

I observe two nails protruding from wooden logs in the playground presenting safety hazard.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 16, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No
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High · Jan 9, 2024 · Inspection

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

I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected during inspection.

In plain English: An operation must get notice from the state's background check unit that a person is eligible, eligible with conditions, or provisionally eligible with conditions before letting that person be at the operation. While waiting, the person may attend orientation or pre-service training only if they have no contact with children in care. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 9, 2024
Correction verified:
Jan 9, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

One personnel record evaluated was missing current driver license on file.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 16, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 11, 2023 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 18, 2023
Correction verified:
Jan 11, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 6, 2022 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose fill surfacing on the school age playground is not measuring nine inches. Also, grass has begun to ovegrow the surfacing in areas. Pictures were taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 or children with limited mobility will be evacuated 2. The staff's responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency 3. How children will be accounted for at the safe area and alternate shelter

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The van drivers and the director have not completed a valid transportation safety training course.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 19, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

The director lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

The director did not complete one clock hour of annual training covering SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five five staff lacked current CPR training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

The loose-fill surfacing on the school age playground is not being maintained at a depth of nine inches. Also, grass has begun to overgrow the loose-fill surfacing in some areas. Pictures were taken.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 11, 2022
Correction verified:
Apr 6, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation 2. How you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation 3. How staff will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical care and the sign-in/sign-out logs.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 3, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four lacked one clock hour of training in recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five staff lacked current First Aid training.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Jan 28, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The operational policies does not inform parents of the requirement for physical activity and outside play time.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 9, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 12, 2022 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, nine lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 16, 2022
Correction verified:
Feb 11, 2022
Technical assistance given:
No

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Armand Bayou Montessori School:

Staff training and certifications

Emergency drills and plans

Transportation

Policies and communication with parents

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Armand Bayou Montessori School; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).