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Mariner Montessori at The Heights

Child care center · 5317 DARLING ST, Houston, TX 77007-1915 · License 1766836

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 80. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (280)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
4 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Yes
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
4 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Yes
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
4 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
3 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
3 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
5 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
4 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 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.
4 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
4 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
3 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Yes
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Yes
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
5 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
3 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
3 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
4 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
3 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
4 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
4 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
3 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.

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

Inspections (104)

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

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