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Garden Montessori School

Child care center · 8644 BEVERLYHILL ST, Houston, TX 77063-5002 · License 1759331

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 140. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (256)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
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
5 745.621(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
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.
Yes
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
Yes
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
1 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
4 746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
5 745.621(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
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.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
Yes
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
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
1 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
3 746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
2 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
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
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
2 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
Yes
4 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
5 745.621(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
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.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
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.
Yes
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
1 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
4 746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
4 746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
Yes
4 746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
3 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
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
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
3 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
2 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
5 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
4 746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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