1913 SOUTHWEST FWY STE B, Houston, TX 77098 · (713) 667-6698 · State permit no. 1670437
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Children's Hour Montessori for 11 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 10 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Apr 26, 2024).
The state lists Children's Hour Montessori as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 11 violations, newest first
One rule cited at Children's Hour Montessori 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 High · Mar 18, 2025 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A sanitation inspection has not been conducted since February 14, 2024.
In plain English: The center must have a sanitation inspection by a local sanitation official before its first permit and at least once every 12 months, unless it is in a public school building run by the local school district. If no inspection is available, the center must get written proof of that from a sanitation official or county judge and keep it at the center. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Apr 4, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Apr 2, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
1 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not contain current CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 3, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 3, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Apr 26, 2024 · Inspection
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 out of 4 staff files evaulated did not contain current First Aid training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- May 3, 2024
- Correction verified:
- May 2, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · May 24, 2023 · Investigation (report)
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
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to support that a child being left alone unsupervised on the playground around 6 minutes on 05/24/2023.
In plain English: Each caregiver must know which children they are responsible for, how many there are, and each child's name and age. The caregiver must stay close enough to see or hear what each child is doing, as the situation calls for, and be able to step in when needed. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jun 2, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jan 2, 2023 · Investigation (report)
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
During this investigation, it was determined the operation did not obtain parent signature on an incident report or provide the parent with a copy of an incident report for a child that required medical attention while in care.
In plain English: When the center fills out an incident or illness report for a child, it must give the parent a copy and get the parent's signature showing they reviewed or received it within 48 hours of the incident. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 22, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 22, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver who provides care for children 24 months old and younger is missing annual training hours in shaken baby syndrome and SIDS training topics.
In plain English: A 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
A caregiver was observed in the operations playground area changing a child's diaper on floor where the children were playing.
In plain English: The center must have a smooth, non-absorbent, easy-to-clean diaper-changing surface and a hand-washing sink in the diapering area, and may not change diapers where children play or eat. When a child is on a raised changing surface, the caregiver must use a guard such as raised sides, keep a hand on the child, or stay facing the child within arm's reach. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jul 11, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
An individual with an ineligible background status was present at the operation conducting janitorial duties in a classroom where children were present. The operation received the ineligible notification from CBCU on 2/14/2022. Note: The Director requested the individual to leave the operation immediately.
In plain English: If the state's background check unit finds a person ineligible, the operation must immediately remove that person from the operation and confirm it received the notice. If the person is eligible or provisionally eligible with conditions, the operation must limit the person's duties to follow those conditions. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.3501(4) - Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
A caregiver was observed using diaper rash cream on a child when changing the child's diaper. The caregiver does not have written permission or authorization from the child's parent to use the cream. The cream did not belong to the child. Note: The Director obtained authorization during the inspection from the child's parent to use diaper rash cream as needed for their child.
In plain English: Caregivers must change wet or soiled diapers and clothing promptly, clean and dry the child with individual cloths or disposable towels, and keep diapering supplies out of children's reach. Powders, creams, ointments, or lotions may only be used with the parent's written permission (or when the parent supplies them) and must be labeled with the child's name. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child which has a diagnosed food allergy and requires an epipen does not have a signed copy of the food allergy plan available for review at the operation.
In plain English: For each child with a food allergy diagnosed by a health-care professional, the center must have a food allergy emergency plan signed and dated by the child's health-care professional and parent. A copy must be kept in the child's file. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jun 28, 2022
- Correction verified:
- Jun 24, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jun 23, 2022 · Inspection
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The emergency plan is missing the name and address of the relocation site. Note: The name and address for the relocation site was added to the emergency plan during the inspection.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jun 23, 2022
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Children's Hour Montessori; 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).