Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued December 19, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1126 W TIDWELL RD, HOUSTON, TX 77091 5500
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: December 19, 2023
Operation number: 1774236
Licensed capacity: 140 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	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,385
Citations recorded	14
Record covers	May 18, 2023 – August 10, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	8
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 10, 20261 citation recorded1 of 50 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025..

Correction verified by the state on August 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 15, 20252 citations recorded2 of 466 standards cited at this visit

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium

The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product CertificationRisk level: Medium

Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023.

Correction verified by the state on December 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 809 standards cited at this visit

746.3809 - Medication No Longer UsedRisk level: Medium

An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024

Correction verified by the state on December 20, 2024.

InspectionJune 28, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 460 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 90 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 336 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 24, 20231 citation recorded1 of 518 standards cited at this visit

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

During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023.

InspectionAugust 22, 20232 citations recorded2 of 403 standards cited at this visit

746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's ReachRisk level: Medium High

During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

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

During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 18, 20237 citations recorded7 of 1,253 standards cited at this visit

746.1015 - Director Qualifications - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted.

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023.

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

The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High

The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30).

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedRisk level: Medium High

The play equipment had mildew.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4805(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on SidesRisk level: Medium High

The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023.

746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters SafeguardedRisk level: Medium High

The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 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.