Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.51
- Local median
- 1.11
Village Montessori
1629 W 34TH ST, Houston, TX 77018-6215
- Operation number:
- 1784443
- 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:
- 270
- License effective:
- April 11, 2024
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2813855239
- Email:
- schoolofbellaire@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 35 available inspections for Village Montessori from September 15, 2023 through June 23, 2026.
24 inspections recorded violations, with 53 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved licensing compliance.
That higher-concern topic 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
- 35
- Recorded violations
- 53
- Higher-concern violations
- 32
- Repeated topics
- 8
5 in last 12 months
8 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
35 total inspections vs 10 local median in 77018
Compared to 18 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 49%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 54%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 8
- Local average
- 2.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 9 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023March 7, 2024April 22, 2025May 19, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 5 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023June 25, 2024October 1, 2024January 8, 2025February 20, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023January 21, 2025July 30, 2025February 20, 2026Facility condition
Appeared across 7 inspections, with 8 recorded violations.
September 15, 2023November 19, 2024January 27, 2025February 28, 2025April 22, 2025May 19, 2025June 17, 2025Background screening
Appeared across 4 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 30, 2024June 18, 2024July 2, 2024August 22, 2024Hazardous access
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 1, 2024January 6, 2025July 30, 2025Licensing compliance
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 25, 2023May 18, 2026June 23, 2026Health or food records
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 7, 2024February 20, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operation was using the requested space prior to approval from licensing.
- Correction deadline
- June 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 21, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
- Official code
- 746.301(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The permit holder or designee did not notify Licensing of the change of director.
- Correction deadline
- July 3, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.303(a)(4) - Report Change in Director
- Official code
- 746.303(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have available for review a current fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- May 12, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 9, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review.
- Correction deadline
- February 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician/emergency-care facility address.
- Correction deadline
- February 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
- Official code
- 746.605(10)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A child enrolled in care for over a year did not have a required health statement.
- Correction deadline
- February 27, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
- Official code
- 746.611(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A child's food allergy from did not have a parent signature.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 24, 2026
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
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A caregiver with a foreign degree was not translated into English.
- Correction deadline
- April 1, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 13, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
- Official code
- 746.1111
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The classroom did not have a space set up for each child's personal belongings.
- Correction deadline
- August 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
- Official code
- 746.4505
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Exposed screws were seen sticking out of the playhouse and an exposed pipe was within reach of children. This was corrected when the operation used bins to cover the pipe and removed the exposed screws from the playhouse.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
- Correction deadline
- July 1, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 23, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was on the slide without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
- Correction deadline
- June 17, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 30, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
- Official code
- 745.8311(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 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: Child guidance
- Report finding
- A caregiver was heard yelling at a child. Note: the owner was prompted to address the caregiver and check on the child.
- Correction deadline
- May 26, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
- Official code
- 746.2805(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer's qualifications.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1311(c)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding without a caregiver supervising the slide area.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 3, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
- Official code
- 745.8311(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Training documentation reviewed did not include the certificate or letter containing all of the training documentation requirements.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1309(c)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The certificates do not state how the trainer qualifies.
- Correction deadline
- June 2, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(b)(5) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Qualifications
- Official code
- 746.1329(b)(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Six caregivers are missing child mistreatment training.
- Correction deadline
- May 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1309(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director is missing child mistreatment training.
- Correction deadline
- May 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
- Official code
- 746.1311(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Six caregiver is missing food allergic training.
- Correction deadline
- May 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 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: Other violations
- Report finding
- CCR observed that the operation not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding.
- Correction deadline
- May 9, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
- Official code
- 745.8311(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- CCR observed an infant under 12 months old sleeping in a crib with a speaker tied to a string hanging on the wall of the crib.
- Correction deadline
- April 22, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lacks six feet around the perimeter in all directions. Note: The operation added additional unitary surfacing, but the two stationary with slides are not meeting six feet on the unitary surfacing.
- Correction deadline
- May 6, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lack a six-feet rom the perimeter in all directions.
- Correction deadline
- April 12, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 22, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation has two bouncing springfree trampolines and two stationary equipment with slides that are not on the unitary surfacing.
- Correction deadline
- February 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
- Official code
- 746.4901(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 17, 2025, 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 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
- Official code
- 746.303(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The use zone for stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the poles supporting the sunshade, and there are two staircases located beside the exit slide.
- Correction deadline
- January 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 6, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
- Official code
- 746.4803
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation cares for children younger than five years of age, and on the playground, there is a dome climbing equipment.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
- Official code
- 746.4601(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Under the sink in the infant's room, which the operation wants to expand, there is exposed concrete that is chipped and accessible to children, along with a baseboard peeling off the wall.
- Correction deadline
- January 13, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 8, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The infant room that the operation wants to add to the space does not have a working hand-washing sink.
- Correction deadline
- December 3, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 2, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(d) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
- Official code
- 746.3503(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- CCR observed a diaper cream ointment with the cap closed in the child's mouth during a diaper change. Correction: The caregiver took the diaper cream ointment out of the infant's mouth.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
- Official code
- 746.3501(6)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The use zone to enter the slides and the exit of the slide is not six feet from the perimeter. Also, the operation has a climbing tower that is not six feet away from the perimeter.
- Correction deadline
- October 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
- Official code
- 746.4805(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children.
- Correction deadline
- October 4, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 18, 2024
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An employee was present with a pending background check. The employee inside the operation performing job duties.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 26, 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
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The most recent inspection form was not posted, the one posted was dated 7/17/2024. The last inspection was conducted on 7/31/2024.
- Correction deadline
- August 23, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
- Official code
- 746.401(2)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- It was observed in the Orchid restroom tiles were missing in the ceiling. Corrected: When the operation had someone come replace the ceiling tiles.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
- Official code
- 746.3407(9)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Employee in the foyer area with they piano out had a pending background check. Corrected: When the person left for the day.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Caregiver stated they had 15 children when I counted they had 16 children in care. In a different classroom a caregiver stated they had 12 children when I counted they were 13 children in care.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
- Official code
- 746.1205(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- An infant sitting in a high chair was not strap in.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2024
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: Background screening
- Report finding
- They are two contract employees, the security guard and kitchen employee with out the required CBCU background check.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 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: Background screening
- Report finding
- During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver supervising 12 children between 18-24 months without a cleared eligible background check.
- Correction deadline
- May 30, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 10, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
- Official code
- 745.621(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Two children did not have a health statement on file or any document stating they would bring one in within 12 months.
- Correction deadline
- March 22, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three caregivers working with children 24 months and younger are missing baby shaken syndrome training.
- Correction deadline
- March 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
- Official code
- 746.1305(b)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- It was determine the operation subject to regulation was operating without a permit.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
- Official code
- HRC42.041(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
- Official code
- 746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a fire inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 26, 2023
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: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation did not have an sanitation inspection.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a thermometer in their first aid kit.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 9, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not have documentation on their unitary surfacing that is installed on the playground.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
- Official code
- 746.4913
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents can find the most recent inspection form.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(22)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- In the operational policies the operation did not have children needing a vision and hearing test conducted.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 15, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(12)