Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.2
- Local median
- 1.57
Garden Montessori School
8644 BEVERLYHILL ST, Houston, TX 77063-5002
- Operation number:
- 1759331
- 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:
- 140
- License effective:
- July 14, 2023
- Hours:
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7134850400
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 10 available inspections for Garden Montessori School from November 30, 2022 through July 22, 2026.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 24, 2025 and involved background screening.
Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 10
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 18
- Repeated topics
- 5
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
10 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77063
Compared to 11 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 54%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 60%
- Local median
- 60%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 3.82
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024July 29, 2024July 24, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
July 29, 2024July 24, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024July 24, 2025Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024February 27, 2024Facility condition
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 17, 2024February 27, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
- Official code
- 746.401(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
- Official code
- 746.5315
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
- Correction deadline
- September 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
- Correction deadline
- July 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
- Official code
- 746.901(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. Notice of renewal was sent 5/31/2025. NOTE: Director left premises at same time as Inspector.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
- Official code
- 745.621(b)(1)(B)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 6, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
- Official code
- 746.3407(10)
Medium concern: Medication
- Report finding
- During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
- Official code
- 746.3809
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
- Official code
- 746.605(10)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
- Official code
- 746.605(13)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
- Official code
- 746.901(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Training certificates in the following topics was not available for review for 2 staff during the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Early Childhood Brain Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
- Official code
- 746.801(3)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- 1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
- Official code
- 746.503
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
- Correction deadline
- August 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
- Official code
- 746.5315
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
- Correction deadline
- March 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 5, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- During the follow up inspection, dishes were observed on the hand washing sink again. Note: The operation removed the dishes from the sink area during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
- Official code
- 746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
- Correction deadline
- February 7, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
- Official code
- 746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
- Official code
- 746.5531
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
- Official code
- 746.5315
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
- Correction deadline
- January 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 7, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
- Correction deadline
- January 17, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 18, 2024
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
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
- Correction deadline
- January 24, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
- Official code
- 746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
- Official code
- 746.1315(a)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 26, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
- Official code
- 746.1329(c)(1)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the inspection, 10 children's files were evaluated. 9 files were missing the following information: - Address and/or Phone # for Emergency contact person - Releas Contact Name and Phone # - No signature for receipt of operational policies
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 7, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The written operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activities. The following information was missing: -The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The plan for physical activity on days when extreme weather prohibits or limits outdoor time.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 22, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
- Official code
- 746.4751(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
- Correction deadline
- March 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
- Official code
- 746.3819
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report