Armand Bayou Montessori School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 27, 2017

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 16204 HICKORY KNOLL DR, HOUSTON, TX 77059 5309
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 27, 2017
Operation number: 1642526
Licensed capacity: 126 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,672
Citations recorded	30
Record covers	January 12, 2022 – May 12, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	5
Medium High	17
Medium	8

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 298 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 20254 citations recorded4 of 700 standards cited at this visit

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

One personnel record evaluated was missing documentation to show received center and operational policies, notarized affidavit and orientation statement.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2025.

746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherRisk level: High

The fire extinguisher in the van needed to be serviced and secured.

Correction verified by the state on December 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

The operational policies are missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2025.

InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 18, 20253 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.4311 - Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of planRisk level: Medium High

I did not observe a written plan to supervise children while traveling to and from the outdoor activity space.

Correction verified by the state on December 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

I observe several wooden boards in the playground fence to be deteriorating and one board was missing along the rear section.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The outdoor fence for children under five years old is not four feet height requirement around the entire outdoor activity space.

Correction verified by the state on February 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 566 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 19, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.

Correction verified by the state on February 21, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 9, 20243 citations recorded3 of 732 standards cited at this visit

746.2429 - Covering Infant's Head or CribRisk level: High

I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

I observe two nails protruding from wooden logs in the playground presenting safety hazard.

Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2024.

InspectionJanuary 11, 20232 citations recorded2 of 500 standards cited at this visit

746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's LicenseRisk level: Medium

One personnel record evaluated was missing current driver license on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High

A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose fill surfacing on the school age playground is not measuring nine inches. Also, grass has begun to ovegrow the surfacing in areas. Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 12, 202216 citations recorded16 of 862 standards cited at this visit

746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication ProceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation 2. How you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation 3. How staff will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical care and the sign-in/sign-out logs.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2022.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 or children with limited mobility will be evacuated 2. The staff's responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency 3. How children will be accounted for at the safe area and alternate shelter

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerRisk level: High

The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

The van drivers and the director have not completed a valid transportation safety training course.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2022.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, nine lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four lacked one clock hour of training in recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operational policies does not inform parents of the requirement for physical activity and outside play time.

Correction verified by the state on February 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High

The loose-fill surfacing on the school age playground is not being maintained at a depth of nine inches. Also, grass has begun to overgrow the loose-fill surfacing in some areas. Pictures were taken.

Correction verified by the state on April 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children ReleasedRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five five staff lacked current CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 monthsRisk level: Medium High

The director did not complete one clock hour of annual training covering SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022.

746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingRisk level: Medium High

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five staff lacked current First Aid training.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium

Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2022.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium

The director lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(5) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification PlanRisk level: Medium High

The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

Correction verified by the state on January 28, 2022.

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