12350 WESTHEIMER RD STE A, Houston, TX 77077 · (281) 531-8717 · State permit no. 1384946
Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited West Garden Montessori School for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 5 routine inspections; 0 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 746.4907 (4 times, most recently Dec 4, 2025).
The state lists West Garden 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, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips. Program type: Child Care Program.
All 13 violations, newest first
Medium · Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
Four children files reviewed did not have the required health statements.
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:
- Dec 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 7, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Observe brown ceiling tiles in several classrooms.
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:
- Dec 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Jan 12, 2026
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A child with a known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for licensing to review.
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:
- Dec 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
An annual children's product certification was not available for licensing to review. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by posting an updated certification form.
In plain English: The center must check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall list and keep recalled children's products out of the center, except antiques or items being repaired that children cannot use or reach. Each year it must certify in writing on a state form that it has done this, and it must post a notice telling parents and staff how to find the recall list. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Dec 4, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 4, 2025 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 18, 2025
- Correction verified:
- Dec 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
One caregiver out of four files reviewed did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
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:
- Dec 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
One out of four children records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
In plain English: Each child from birth through age 14 must meet and keep meeting the state health department's immunization requirements, and the center must keep current immunization records, including any exemptions or exceptions. Required immunizations must be complete by the admission date, unless an exemption is verified by then or a homeless or foster child is admitted provisionally for up to 30 days. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Dec 9, 2024 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Dec 23, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Jan 15, 2025
- Technical assistance given:
- No
Medium High · Jan 11, 2024 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There is a broken play structure on the playground that children uses to sit on. The legs of the table were not properly attached. Note: This was corrected during inspection by attaching the legs back together with extra protection to keep it secured.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 11, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 11, 2024 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 25, 2024
- Correction verified:
- Feb 6, 2024
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
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Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation practiced 1 lockdown drill within the past year.
In plain English: The center must hold a fire drill every month, and the children must be able to get out of the building within three minutes. It must also hold a severe-weather sheltering drill and a lock-down drill at least four times a year each, and record the date, time, and length of every drill. Official rule text
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Jan 27, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Jan 27, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
There is a broken play structure on the playground that children uses to play on. One of the steps are broken and there is a broken piece in the middle of the play structure. Note: A photo was taken of the structure. Correction was made during the inspection. The broken play structure was removed from the playground.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- Yes
- Correction date:
- Jan 23, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Medium High · Jan 23, 2023 · Inspection
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.
Plain-English explanation above
- Corrected at inspection:
- No
- Correction date:
- Feb 16, 2023
- Correction verified:
- Feb 15, 2023
- Technical assistance given:
- Yes
Source and correctionsThis page reports the state’s records for West Garden 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).