Mariner Montessori at The Heights

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 26, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5317 DARLING ST, HOUSTON, TX 77007 1915
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 26, 2023
Operation number: 1766836
Licensed capacity: 80 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	21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	6,089
Citations recorded	35
Record covers	March 24, 2023 – October 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	17
Medium	12
Medium Low	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 90 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 1, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 841 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 24, 20262 citations recorded2 of 546 standards cited at this visit

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

During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.

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

746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkRisk level: Medium High

CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2026.

InspectionDecember 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 18, 20252 citations recorded2 of 726 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025

Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.

Correction verified by the state on September 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 91 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 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 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportNovember 8, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentRisk level: High

A caregiver pinched a child while in care.

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

InspectionSeptember 30, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 546 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 15, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJuly 1, 20241 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportJune 20, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 10, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 27, 202411 citations recorded11 of 719 standards cited at this visit

746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionRisk level: Medium

Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

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

The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or ModificationsRisk level: Medium High

Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

746.301(2) - Notification of Change in SpaceRisk level: Medium

The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .

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

746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

Four children did not have immunization records on file.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024.

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.

Correction verified by the state on April 10, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 8, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High

The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.

Correction verified by the state on November 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 29, 20238 citations recorded8 of 523 standards cited at this visit

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitRisk level: Medium Low

One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.

Correction verified by the state on September 19, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanRisk level: Medium High

One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.

Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 14, 20231 citation recorded1 of 370 standards cited at this visit

746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.

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

InspectionMay 18, 20232 citations recorded2 of 362 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4505 - Storage for Individual BelongingsRisk level: Medium

In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.

Correction verified by the state on May 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 24, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,253 standards cited at this visit

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

The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installedRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly DefinedRisk level: Medium

During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2023. 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.