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Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center

4510 CAROLINE ST, Houston, TX 77004-4912

Operation number:
418838
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
100
License effective:
July 20, 1993
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7135206801
Email:
jthomas@montessoridowntown.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 14 available inspections for Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center from July 26, 2022 through June 2, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 2, 2026 and involved sleep safety.

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

At a glance

Total inspections
14

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.5
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.58

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A crib was observed during inspection having loose fitting sheets. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the loose sheets and replacing with snug fitting sheets.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Official code
746.2409(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire extinguishers in the infant building were observed not serviced last dated 9/2023.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
746.5307(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A caregiver was observed present in a classroom in the role of a caregiver without an approved background. The caregiver was sent away from the operation during the inspection.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation, caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when a child in care fell from a play structure sustaining an injury that required medical attention from a health care provider. Caregivers failed to evaluate the child for injuries.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation a child in care received an injury that required medical treatment from a health care professional and the parent was not immediately notified of the incident.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.307(b)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the four staff folders reviewed were observed having expired CPR training.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three of the four staff folders reviewed were observed having expired first aid training.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
Official code
746.1301(3)(A)