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Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON

Garden Montessori School

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 14, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
8644 BEVERLYHILL ST, HOUSTON, TX 77063 5002
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 14, 2023
Operation number
1759331
Licensed capacity
140 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record10
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,887
Citations recorded32
Record coversNovember 30, 2022 – July 22, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High4
Medium High14
Medium9
Medium Low4
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 22, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 501 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 24, 20256 citations recorded6 of 685 standards cited at this visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025.

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025.

745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist checkRisk level: High
Director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. Notice of renewal was sent 5/31/2025. NOTE: Director left premises at same time as Inspector.

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

746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification PosterRisk level: Medium Low
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.

Correction verified by the state on September 2, 2025.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionJuly 29, 20249 citations recorded9 of 520 standards cited at this visit
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity PermissionRisk level: Medium
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024.

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
Training certificates in the following topics was not available for review for 2 staff during the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Early Childhood Brain Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.

746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2024.

746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or RestrictionsRisk level: Medium High
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated ProperlyRisk level: Medium High
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.

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

InspectionFebruary 27, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
During the follow up inspection, dishes were observed on the hand washing sink again. Note: The operation removed the dishes from the sink area during the inspection.

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

InspectionJanuary 17, 20247 citations recorded7 of 738 standards cited at this visit
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.

Correction verified by the state on January 19, 2024.

746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System TestedRisk level: Medium High
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.

Correction verified by the state on February 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.

Correction verified by the state on January 29, 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
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.

Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.

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

InspectionJune 21, 20236 citations recorded6 of 574 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The written operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activities. The following information was missing: -The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The plan for physical activity on days when extreme weather prohibits or limits outdoor time.

Correction verified by the state on June 22, 2023.

746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of trainingRisk level: Low
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023.

746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets RequirementsRisk level: Medium
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2023.

746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistRisk level: Medium
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.

Correction verified by the state on July 14, 2023.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
During the inspection, 10 children's files were evaluated. 9 files were missing the following information: - Address and/or Phone # for Emergency contact person - Releas Contact Name and Phone # - No signature for receipt of operational policies

Correction verified by the state on July 7, 2023.

InspectionApril 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 134 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 14, 20232 citations recorded2 of 547 standards cited at this visit
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 17, 2023.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.

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

InspectionDecember 14, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,185 standards cited at this visit

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