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Bright Minds Montessori

825 PLANTATION DR STE 100, Richmond, TX 77406-8001

Operation number:
1781298
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
57
License effective:
February 13, 2024
Hours:
06:45 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8325958075
Email:
brightmindsmontessoritx@gmail.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 12 available inspections for Bright Minds Montessori from July 18, 2023 through June 5, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 14, 2026 and involved staff training.

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
12

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
10

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77406

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.25
Local median
0.53

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
42%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
58%
Local median
39%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.25

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
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One director's annual trainings were not available during the inspection time.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One employee did not have available annual trainings.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parent's rights form/information was missing in six children's files.
Correction deadline
January 28, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 2, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing pad in the infant and toddler classroom had tears in it preventing it from being sanitized correctly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction deadline
January 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 15 month old infant was with a group of children on the playground. The oldest child in the group was 7 years old. Note: Director put infant back in their classroom within 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
August 7, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
August 14, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two infants enrolled in the center do not have feeding instructions.
Correction deadline
January 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A 6 month old infant was combined with a 4 year old.
Correction deadline
December 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two children records reviewed are missing the emergency contact's address.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was an unlabeled bleach bottle in reach of children in the toddler room and infant room.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The sheets on the crib mattresses were loose.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A sixteen month old child was placed in a high chair without straps during breakfast time.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation's operational policies were incomplete and missing required topics.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground had three inches of shredded tire mulch. It requires 6 inches total.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 2, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)