Between May 1, 2026 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Five Star Montessori for 3 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.5207 (2 times, most recently May 28, 2026).
198Licensed capacity
2Routine inspections, since 2026
3Violations, since 2026
0High-weight violations
1.5Violations per inspection
0Clean inspections in a row
The state lists Five Star Montessori as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:30 AM to 06:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
Violations by state risk weight
Of the 3 violations at Five Star Montessori, 0 fall under rules Texas weights High and 2 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
Weight
Violations
Share
High
0
0%
Medium High
2
67%
Medium
0
0%
Medium Low
1
33%
Low
0
0%
Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers
Five Star Montessori had 3 violations since May 1, 2026, a shorter record than most, fewer than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.
Repeat issues
1 rule was cited more than once at Five Star Montessori since May 1, 2026.
The center must keep an emergency diagram on file showing its floor plan, two exit paths from each room (unless the room opens straight outside at ground level), the outdoor meeting spot, and the indoor spot for sheltering from severe weather. A copy must be posted near the entrance or exit of every room children use, where children and staff can easily see it. Official rule text Most recent: May 28, 2026 · first: May 28, 2026
Year by year
Inspections
Violations
Year
Routine inspections
All state visits
Violations
2026 (from May 1)
2
2
3
Every state visit
2 visits on record since May 1, 2026, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
Date
Type
Rules checked
Violations
May 28, 2026
Inspection
610
3
May 1, 2026
Inspection
—
None
All 3 violations, newest first
Medium Low · May 28, 2026 · Inspection
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Observed 3 out of 4 employee files missing the pre-employment affidavit forms. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection with the employees completing the required documents
In plain English: The 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
Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
May 28, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No
Medium High · May 28, 2026 · Inspection
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
Observed the emergency evacuation and relocation diagrams without the designated meeting outside location listed. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with updating the diagrams.
Observed the emergency evacuation and relocation diagram without the shelter in place location listed. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection with updating the diagrams.
This page reports the state’s records for Five Star 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).