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Montessori School of Downtown

Child care center · 15625 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062-3668 · License 520973

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 175. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (104)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
4 746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
The New Director file was not available for review.
5 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
5 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director was lacking the required transportation training.
3 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.

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

Inspections (72)

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

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