1331 S VOSS RD, Houston, TX 77057 · (281) 766-9390 · State permit no. 1818795
Between Jul 17, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Guidepost Montessori at Galleria for 10 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 7 routine inspections and 2 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 3 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.1315 (2 times, most recently Jun 22, 2026).
The state lists Guidepost Montessori at Galleria 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, Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 10 violations, newest first
Medium · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
CCR observed expired medication present at the operation during the inspection. NOTE: Director disposed of medicine at the time of the inspection.
In plain English: The center must throw away medication or return it to the parent when the child leaves the center, when the medication is out of date, or when the child no longer needs it. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 16, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
It was observed that the Health and Sanitation inspection was last completed April 16, 2025.
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:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 31, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes
The operation was missing the antiseptic solution from the first aid kit.
In plain English: Each first-aid kit must hold a first-aid guide, adhesive tape, antiseptic, adhesive bandages, scissors, sterile gauze pads, a thermometer, tweezers, and waterproof disposable gloves. None of the supplies may be expired. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
It was observed that the fire inspection was last completed July 7, 2025.
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:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 13, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
High · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
CCR observed cleaning products in reach of children.
In plain English: The 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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 16, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium · Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
2 caregivers didn't have the annual 24 hours for training.
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
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 30, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 22, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver did not complete the hands-on-skill-based instruction for CPR training.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jun 22, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
A child received an injury while in care that required medical attention on 6/8/26. The incident was not reported to licensing until 6/22/26.
In plain English: The center must tell the state licensing office as soon as possible, and within two days, about events such as a child injury that needs medical treatment or hospitalization, an illness that needs hospitalization, a reportable disease, the arrest or criminal charge of a person who needs a background check, or any unusual situation that puts a child at risk, such as a child left in a vehicle or wandering off. A child's death in care must be reported immediately. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jul 21, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jun 22, 2026 · Investigation (report)
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that the caregiver in the classroom during a child's injury did not have a current first aid certification. The caregiver's first aid certification expired 5/2026.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Aug 4, 2026
- Correction verified:
- Aug 7, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
High · Jul 17, 2025 · Inspection
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two caregivers were observed to be present and in care of children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU) NOTE: Corrected at inspection. background checks for both caregivers was submitted during the 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:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jul 17, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for Guidepost Montessori at Galleria; 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).