Kindernest Montessori School

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Fredericksburg / Gillespie / 78624
Street address: 113 E San Antonio St
Phone: (830) 997-8939
Capacity: 145
Ages served: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 12, 1989
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 11, 2026.

The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated March 5, 2024 to June 11, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 3 cited deficiencies for Kindernest Montessori School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-11.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	0
Medium	1
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-06-11 · 746.4803 · Medium

Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

A tree climbing piece was added to the playground and there was a 4 ft use zone between the tree and the nearby climber.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-26

2025-12-03 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregivers failed to conduct additional headcounts or sweep the playground before returning to their classroom resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 11 minutes.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-09

2024-03-05 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

Caregivers did not complete an accurate head count of the children in care when coming inside from the playground resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes.

Correction date recorded: 2024-04-02

Full citation history from HHSC (12)

2026-06-11 · 746.4803 · Medium
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-26. Correction verified: 2026-07-20.
A tree climbing piece was added to the playground and there was a 4 ft use zone between the tree and the nearby climber.
2025-12-03 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-09. Correction verified: 2026-01-13.
Caregivers failed to conduct additional headcounts or sweep the playground before returning to their classroom resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 11 minutes.
2024-03-05 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-02. Correction verified: 2024-04-16.
Caregivers did not complete an accurate head count of the children in care when coming inside from the playground resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes.
2023-08-02 · 746.3805(b)(1) · Medium High
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-03. Correction verified: 2023-08-16.
An Epipen supplied for an allergy plan was not in it's original prescription box.
2023-08-02 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-04. Correction verified: 2023-08-07.
One child, age 3 yrs of age, was missing their Varicella vaccination.
2023-03-06 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-06. Correction verified: 2023-03-21.
One caregiver was observed supervising two prek classrooms. There were 7 children in each classroom at the time. The classrooms are located across from each other and a great room is in between the two rooms.
2023-03-02 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-27. Correction verified: 2023-04-06.
A caregiver did not verify all the children in their care exited the playground resulting in a child being left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.
2022-08-02 · 746.2705(2) · Medium
School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
School-age children were observed resting on fabric and vinyl couches during quiet time and not personally assigned mats or cots.
2022-08-02 · 746.4751(d) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-19. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
The operation did not have a building maintenance checklist recorded for the month of June or July. Last recorded checklist was 5/27/22.
2022-08-02 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-12. Correction verified: 2022-08-11.
5 out of 10 caregiver files evaluated were missing annual trainings for the training years reviewed covering the topic areas of emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2022-08-02 · 746.801(18) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-02. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: The operation was provided a copy of form 2885 and a current certificate was completed at the inspection.
2022-01-13 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-27. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
The operation had a reported case of COVID on 1/10/2022 but did not complete a report to Licensing until 1/13/2022.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=105454

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.