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First Colony Montessori South

2511 WILLIAMS TRACE BLVD, Sugar Land, TX 77479-1360

Operation number:
174739- 684
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:
120
License effective:
November 15, 1985
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2819806100
Email:
7355@montessori.com
Website:
Not listed

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 16 available inspections for First Colony Montessori South from November 19, 2021 through August 14, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 22, 2026 and involved staff training.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two 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
16

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

5 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77479

Compared to 34 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.63
Local median
0.7

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
38%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
43%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.91

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.

Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The operation has been operating without a qualified director in place. The operation has not had a director for the past 30 days.
Correction status
Correction due by August 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1015
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the required information for promtion indoor and outdoor play.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have how parents would contact HHSC in the operational policies.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
Official code
746.501(a)(23)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The operation did not have Parent Rights in the operational polices.
Correction deadline
July 7, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operation does not have documentation of the playground Unitary Surfacing.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
Official code
746.4913
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
There were three children?s files missing their Healthcare Provider Statement out of the eight files evaluated.
Correction deadline
July 10, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four people are missing Affidavit forms.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Official code
746.901(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Out of the eight files reviewed, there were three children that were missing their Emergency Contact?s Address.
Correction deadline
July 2, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Operation does not have the Fire Inspection Report from this year. The last Inspection was January 13, 2022.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The Unitary surfacing is unlevel on the pre-k playground.
Correction status
Correction due by July 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The Operation does not have Infant feeding Instruction forms signed by parent.
Correction deadline
July 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Two contract workers were observed with 7 children, without staff present. They did not have the required Background Check on file. This was put into compliance when contractors left the building.
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
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
Medication was expired for two children in care.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Nap mats were not labeled in two classrooms.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
746.4503(b)
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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 status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Two caregivers did not know a three-year-old was missing from their group.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 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: Supervision
Report finding
Two caregivers left a three-year-old unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant room has one caregiver to seven infants. The specified age group is twelve months. This puts the caregiver over ratio by two infants.
Correction deadline
October 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Good judgment was not demonstrated when two caregivers failed to use the outdoor playground designated for the group of children they were caring for. The caregivers also remained on the playground despite instruction from daycare management to return indoors due to weather concerns.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 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
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
14 children files were reviewed. Two children are missing current immunization records.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A caregiver was heard commanding two children to close their eyes and go to sleep during the first hour of the nap period. Note: the director addressed the caregiver during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Official code
746.2905(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The outdoor activity space contains six holes in the unitary surfacing material, creating a tripping hazard. The stairs to the climbing structure require maintenance due to exposed metal caused by wear/tear.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Official code
746.4751(c)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The carbon monoxide detector was last tested 09.20.21 and requires replacement per the director.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5535(a)(1) - Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building
Official code
746.5535(a)(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
CPR training for the infant caregiver and the director was obtained via online instruction.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
Official code
746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A food allergy plan is not on record for one child with a diagnosed food allergy per the enrollment form.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 10, 2021
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant feeding instructions for one child in care were last updated 10.12.21. Infant feeding instructions were not made available for review for another child enrolled in care.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 6, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
Official code
746.801(2)