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Licensed Child Care Center · Houston, TX 77018

Village Montessori

1629 W 34TH ST, Houston, TX 77018 · (281) 385-5239 · State permit no. 1784443

Between Sep 15, 2023 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Village Montessori for 53 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 29 routine inspections and 6 other visits (investigations or paperwork reviews); 14 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4901 (5 times, most recently Jun 17, 2025).

The state lists Village 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, Skill Classes, Part Time Care. Program type: Child Care Program.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 53 violations at Village Montessori, 14 fall under rules Texas weights High and 18 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High1426%
Medium High1834%
Medium1834%
Medium Low12%
Low24%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care centers

Village Montessori had 53 violations since Sep 15, 2023, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 11 across Houston’s 923 licensed child care centers, and 1.7 per routine inspection against a median of 1.0 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations since Sep 15, 2023: Village Montessori 53, Houston five-year median 11This daycare53Houston median11

Repeat issues

9 rules were cited more than once at Village Montessori since Sep 15, 2023.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
746.4901
Medium High		5The area under and around climbing, rocking, spinning, bouncing, or moving equipment, slides, and swings must have loose-fill or unitary (one-piece) cushioning surface. How deep or thick that surface must be depends on the height of the highest play surface on the equipment. Official rule text
Most recent: Jun 17, 2025 · first: Jan 27, 2025
746.1309
Medium		4A 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
Most recent: May 19, 2025 · first: Apr 22, 2025
745.8311
High		3Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
Most recent: Jun 3, 2025 · first: Apr 22, 2025
746.3407
Medium High		3The 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: Jan 6, 2025 · first: Aug 12, 2024
745.641
High		3An 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
Most recent: Aug 22, 2024 · first: Jun 18, 2024
746.303
Medium High		2The center must tell the state in writing within five days when its designee, the head of its governing body, their address, or its director changes. Each year by January 15, it must report online how many employees stopped working there during the previous year. Official rule text
Most recent: May 18, 2026 · first: Jan 21, 2025
746.5101
High		2The 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
Most recent: Feb 20, 2026 · first: Sep 15, 2023
746.1311
Medium		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
Most recent: May 19, 2025 · first: Apr 22, 2025
746.501
Medium		2The 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: Sep 15, 2023 · first: Sep 15, 2023

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Village Montessori, 2023 to 20262820231214202411232025482026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2023 (from Sep 15)238
2024121514
2025111223
2026458

Every state visit

35 visits on record since Sep 15, 2023, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Jun 23, 2026Inspection21
May 19, 2026Inspection—None
May 18, 2026Investigation (report)31
Feb 20, 2026Inspection7516
Jan 13, 2026Inspection1None
Jul 30, 2025Inspection212
Jul 23, 2025Inspection1None
Jun 30, 2025Inspection1None
Jun 17, 2025Inspection51
Jun 3, 2025Inspection21
May 19, 2025Inspection77
Apr 22, 2025Inspection5256
Show 23 earlier visits
DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Feb 28, 2025Inspection11
Jan 27, 2025Inspection41
Jan 21, 2025Assessment11
Jan 8, 2025Inspection32
Jan 6, 2025Inspection911
Nov 19, 2024Inspection922
Oct 18, 2024Inspection2None
Oct 1, 2024Inspection7572
Aug 26, 2024Inspection1None
Aug 22, 2024Inspection32
Aug 12, 2024Investigation (report)21
Jul 31, 2024Inspection90None
Jul 17, 2024Inspection1None
Jul 2, 2024Inspection31
Jun 25, 2024Inspection42
Jun 18, 2024Investigation (report)11
May 30, 2024Inspection11
May 23, 2024Investigation (report)1None
Mar 7, 2024Inspection7032
Feb 15, 2024Inspection318None
Dec 18, 2023Inspection236None
Oct 25, 2023Assessment11
Sep 15, 2023Inspection12527

All 53 violations, newest first

One rule cited at Village 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 · Jun 23, 2026 · Inspection

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space

The operation was using the requested space prior to approval from licensing.

In plain English: The center must tell the state in writing before making certain changes, such as moving, adding or reducing indoor or outdoor space, adding a pool, changing the ages served or the hours of operation, or offering new services like transportation or field trips. Advance notice is also required for a planned closure of five or more days in a row (other than national holidays), going out of business, or a change in ownership. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 30, 2026
Correction verified:
Jul 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 18, 2026 · Investigation (report)

746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director

The permit holder or designee did not notify Licensing of the change of director.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 3, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 26, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review.

In plain English: The director or a designee must check the active play space and equipment every day before play and do a fuller check at least monthly using a written checklist. Hazards or defects found must be removed or repaired promptly, children must be kept off the equipment until then, and inspection and repair records must be kept for at least three months. Official rule text

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

Medium · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician/emergency-care facility address.

In plain English: Before admitting a child, the center must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the center offers them. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 27, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 26, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

A caregiver with a foreign degree was not translated into English.

Official text of rule 746.1111

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 1, 2026
Correction verified:
Mar 13, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

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

A child enrolled in care for over a year did not have a required health statement.

In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the center, the center must have a health statement on file within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text

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

High · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have available for review a current fire inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 12, 2026
Correction verified:
Jun 9, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 20, 2026 · Inspection

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

A child's food allergy from did not have a parent signature.

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:
Feb 24, 2026
Correction verified:
Feb 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

The classroom did not have a space set up for each child's personal belongings.

Official text of rule 746.4505

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 6, 2025
Correction verified:
Aug 1, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Jul 30, 2025 · Inspection

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Exposed screws were seen sticking out of the playhouse and an exposed pipe was within reach of children. This was corrected when the operation used bins to cover the pipe and removed the exposed screws from the playhouse.

In plain English: All areas children can reach must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children, and TVs anchored so they cannot tip over. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes
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Medium High · Jun 17, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jul 1, 2025
Correction verified:
Jul 23, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 3, 2025 · Inspection

745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect

CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was on the slide without a caregiver supervising the slide area.

Official text of rule 745.8311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 17, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 30, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect

CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding without a caregiver supervising the slide area.

Official text of rule 745.8311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

A caregiver was heard yelling at a child. Note: the owner was prompted to address the caregiver and check on the child.

In plain English: No child may be treated in a harsh, cruel, or unusual way. Banned methods include physical punishment or threats of it, punishment tied to food, naps, or toilet training, grabbing or pulling a child, yelling at or humiliating a child, and putting a child in a locked or dark room. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 26, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 3, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

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

Training documentation reviewed did not include the certificate or letter containing all of the training documentation requirements.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Low · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications

The certificates do not state how the trainer qualifies.

In plain English: The center must keep the original certificate or letter for each employee's annual training in the employee's file, showing the person's name, the date, topic, trainer and trainer's qualifications, and length. Pediatric first aid and CPR certificates must also show an expiration or renewal date, and orientation and pre-service training need a signed, dated statement from the employee and the trainer or a certificate. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · May 19, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 2, 2025
Correction verified:
Jun 17, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lacks six feet around the perimeter in all directions. Note: The operation added additional unitary surfacing, but the two stationary with slides are not meeting six feet on the unitary surfacing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 6, 2025
Correction verified:
May 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

CCR observed an infant under 12 months old sleeping in a crib with a speaker tied to a string hanging on the wall of the crib.

In plain English: Centers may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, toys small enough to swallow or choke on, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 22, 2025
Correction verified:
May 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect

CCR observed that the operation not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding.

Official text of rule 745.8311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 9, 2025
Correction verified:
May 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

Six caregiver is missing food allergic training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 6, 2025
Correction verified:
May 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment

The director is missing child mistreatment training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 6, 2025
Correction verified:
May 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Apr 22, 2025 · Inspection

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

Six caregivers are missing child mistreatment training.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 6, 2025
Correction verified:
May 19, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Feb 28, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lack a six-feet rom the perimeter in all directions.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Apr 12, 2025
Correction verified:
Apr 22, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 27, 2025 · Inspection

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

The operation has two bouncing springfree trampolines and two stationary equipment with slides that are not on the unitary surfacing.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Feb 3, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 28, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment

746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 23, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Jan 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

The use zone for stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the poles supporting the sunshade, and there are two staircases located beside the exit slide.

In plain English: The use zone around stationary play equipment (other than slides and soft contained play equipment) must extend at least six feet in every direction from the equipment's edge, and it may not overlap other use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Feb 6, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 8, 2025 · Inspection

746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

The operation cares for children younger than five years of age, and on the playground, there is a dome climbing equipment.

In plain English: Indoor and outdoor play equipment must be arranged so caregivers can watch children at all times, used as the manufacturer directs, and anchored so it cannot tip or move. It may not have openings that can trap a child or catch clothing, or exposed pinch, crush, or shear points; climbing equipment and swings may not sit over bare asphalt or concrete, and raised platforms and steps need barriers or handrails as the rule specifies. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 27, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 27, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jan 6, 2025 · Inspection

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

Under the sink in the infant's room, which the operation wants to expand, there is exposed concrete that is chipped and accessible to children, along with a baseboard peeling off the wall.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jan 13, 2025
Correction verified:
Jan 8, 2025
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area

The infant room that the operation wants to add to the space does not have a working hand-washing sink.

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:
Dec 3, 2024
Correction verified:
Dec 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Nov 19, 2024 · Inspection

746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach

CCR observed a diaper cream ointment with the cap closed in the child's mouth during a diaper change. Correction: The caregiver took the diaper cream ointment out of the infant's mouth.

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:
Nov 19, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 4, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides

The use zone to enter the slides and the exit of the slide is not six feet from the perimeter. Also, the operation has a climbing tower that is not six feet away from the perimeter.

In plain English: The use zone in front of the entry and along the sides of a slide must extend at least six feet. In front of the slide exit it must extend at least six feet for slides six feet high or less, and for taller slides it must equal the platform's height above the surfacing, up to eight feet, without overlapping other equipment's use zones. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 15, 2024
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

The most recent inspection form was not posted, the one posted was dated 7/17/2024. The last inspection was conducted on 7/31/2024.

In plain English: The center must keep certain items posted at all times, including its license, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, its emergency evacuation diagram, each group's activity plan, the daily menu, and a list of current employees' first and last names. It must also post required state notices and phone numbers and a list of children's food allergies that need an emergency plan. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 23, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Aug 22, 2024 · Inspection

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

An employee was present with a pending background check. The employee inside the operation performing job duties.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Aug 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Aug 12, 2024 · Investigation (report)

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

It was observed in the Orchid restroom tiles were missing in the ceiling. Corrected: When the operation had someone come replace the ceiling tiles.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Aug 22, 2024
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Jul 2, 2024 · Inspection

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

Employee in the foyer area with they piano out had a pending background check. Corrected: When the person left for the day.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Jul 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

An infant sitting in a high chair was not strap in.

In plain English: High chairs, swings, strollers, infant carriers, bouncer seats, and similar equipment used for infants must have straps, and the straps must be fastened whenever an infant is in the equipment. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 25, 2024 · Inspection

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregiver stated they had 15 children when I counted they had 16 children in care. In a different classroom a caregiver stated they had 12 children when I counted they were 13 children in care.

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 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Jun 18, 2024 · Investigation (report)

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

They are two contract employees, the security guard and kitchen employee with out the required CBCU background check.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Jun 25, 2024
Correction verified:
Jul 2, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · May 30, 2024 · Inspection

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver supervising 12 children between 18-24 months without a cleared eligible background check.

In plain English: An operation must request a background check when it applies for a permit, hires someone, contracts with someone who needs a check, has a resident age 14 or older move in or a resident who is about to turn or has just turned 14, or learns of anyone else who needs a check. Checks must be renewed within five years for fingerprint-based checks or two years for name-based checks, and also when the person moves to another state or takes a role that requires fingerprints. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
May 30, 2024
Correction verified:
Jun 10, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months

Three caregivers working with children 24 months and younger are missing baby shaken syndrome training.

Official text of rule 746.1305

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 20, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Mar 7, 2024 · Inspection

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

Two children did not have a health statement on file or any document stating they would bring one in within 12 months.

In plain English: The center must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as sign-in and sign-out records and medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the center, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Mar 22, 2024
Correction verified:
Mar 26, 2024
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Oct 25, 2023 · Assessment

HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

It was determine the operation subject to regulation was operating without a permit.

Official text of rule HRC 42.041

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 25, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 27, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

The operation did not have documentation on their unitary surfacing that is installed on the playground.

Official text of rule 746.4913

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 20, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

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

The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.

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:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

The operation did not have a thermometer in their 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:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

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

The operation did not have a fire inspection.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 26, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening

In the operational policies the operation did not have children needing a vision and hearing test conducted.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules

The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents can find the most recent inspection form.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised August 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 15, 2023 · Inspection

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

The operation did not have an sanitation inspection.

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:
Sep 29, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 9, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

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