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Montessori Childrens Cottage

Child care center · 4009 SHERWOOD LN, Houston, TX 77092-7805 · License 63812

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 85. ToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (192)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.
Yes
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Yes
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
Yes
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.
Yes
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Yes
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.
Yes
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
Yes
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
Yes
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.
Yes
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.
4 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.
Yes
4 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.
Yes
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
4 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Yes
1 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
3 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
5 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
Yes
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
3 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.
4 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
4 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.
4 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
4 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.
3 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.
4 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.
5 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play
During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.
4 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Yes
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
4 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
Yes
3 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
4 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
3 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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