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Highland Montessori School

211 W SAINT JOHNS AVE, Austin, TX 78752-2415

Operation number:
1524741
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Travis
Capacity:
30
License effective:
April 9, 2014
Hours:
08:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5125542133
Email:
rick@himontessori.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers eight available inspections for Highland Montessori School from November 9, 2021 through April 23, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with eight recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on April 23, 2026 and involved staff training.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
8

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

8 total inspections vs 9 local median in 78752

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
28%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
63%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.56

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 5, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
Correction deadline
June 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Official code
746.5307(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
October 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
Correction deadline
December 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401