Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Heights Garden Montessori

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 23, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1505 W 25TH ST, HOUSTON, TX 77008 1516
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
September 23, 2020
Operation number
1702954
Licensed capacity
57 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record1
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,237
Citations recorded26
Record coversFebruary 28, 2022 – July 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High1
Medium High14
Medium10
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 30, 20261 citation recorded1 of 620 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The playground was observed having less than 6 inches of required loose fill surfacing during the inspection.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 662 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
The operation has a broken playground border on their playground. The operatoin has exposed nails on their playground.

Correction verified by the state on August 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 27, 20246 citations recorded6 of 614 standards cited at this visit
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing MaterialsRisk level: Medium
The operation did not have documentation for the unitary surfacing materials installed on the second playground.

Correction verified by the state on September 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5535(a) - Install CO Detection System-Number of CO Detection DevicesRisk level: Medium High
In both buildings they was not a carbon monoxide detectors installed. Corrected: When the operation installed the carbon monoxide detectors.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have a fire drill in the month of July.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
One child food allergy plan was not signed by the doctor and another child did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each RoomRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not have a emergency evacuation relocation diagram in pre-school classroom in the second building. Corrected: When the operation placed fan emergency evacuation relocation diagram in the pre-school classroom.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
The operation had two medications (EpiPens) they had expired on 1/31/2024 and 1/13/2024.

Correction verified by the state on September 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 7, 20238 citations recorded8 of 641 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Three children are missing an address for their emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
The director is missing 30 hours of annual training for training year June 2022 to June 2023. Corrected: When 30 hours of annual training was taken for training year June 2023 to June 2024.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One child is missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
Two children are missing their health care statement.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect HotlineRisk level: Medium
The operational policies did not state how parents can contact the local licensing office or the abuse and neglect line.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The play structure did not have at least six inch of surfacing around the play structure.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(22) - Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access RulesRisk level: Medium
The operational policies did not state where parents can view the most recent inspection form.

Correction verified by the state on September 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
One caregiver is missing 4 hours of annual training for training year 6/20/2022 to 6/20/2023. Corrected: When 4 hours of annual training was taken from 6/20/2023 to 6/20/2024.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.5209(a) - Two Exits Located in Distant PartsRisk level: Medium High
The operation had one of the exit doors blocked with a shelf.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 14, 20222 citations recorded2 of 563 standards cited at this visit
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
A child with a know allergy did not have a allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2022. 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
A caregiver was observed caring for children with a pending background.

Correction verified by the state on September 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 27, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 19, 20224 citations recorded4 of 100 standards cited at this visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The side gate still have broken and lose boards. Corrected: When the caregiver went out to put the boards on the gate.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium
The operation is using space that is not permitted by licensing.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
The director did not have a time sheet or documentation on when she is present at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
The pre-school classroom was out of ratio, when the caregiver came to open the gate and when she walked out the classroom to come to the front office area. There was one caregiver in the classroom with 18 children SAG 3 years old.

Correction verified by the state on July 27, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 28, 20222 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The operation did not maintain loose-fill surfacing materials they do not have a least six inches for the play area that is greater than five feet or less.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
The side gate had broken and lose boards.

Correction verified by the state on July 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 22 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentFebruary 28, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
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.

Correction verified by the state on March 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.