Precious Moments Montessori Preschool

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Fredericksburg / Gillespie / 78624
Street address: 501 E Highway St Ste 101
Phone: (830) 992-5700
Capacity: 17
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: July 17, 2023
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 18 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 28, 2026.

The same records list 23 cited deficiencies dated November 30, 2023 to September 10, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 11 Medium High, 8 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 23 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 23 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 23 cited deficiencies for Precious Moments Montessori Preschool in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 11 Medium High, 8 Medium, 3 Medium Low).

Records list 18 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-28.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	11
Medium	8
Medium Low	3
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

2026-09-10 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

One out of four child files evaluated was missing an updated vaccination record.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-25

2026-09-10 · 746.613(c)(1) · Medium High

Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified

A newly enrolled child had a vaccination record provided that was missing an updated vaccine.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-25

2026-06-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium

Children's Records Maintained

There were three children in attendance without any enrollment forms or vaccination and Health Statements. The children have been in attendance for a week.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-08

Full citation history from HHSC (44)

2026-09-10 · 746.613(c)(1) · Medium High
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-25. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
A newly enrolled child had a vaccination record provided that was missing an updated vaccine.
2026-09-10 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-25. Correction verified: 2026-09-11.
One out of four child files evaluated was missing an updated vaccination record.
2026-06-30 · 745.8411(a) · High
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-10.
During the course of the investigation, the director provided false information regarding start dates for newly enrolled children in attendance and attempted to falsify sign in/out sheets.
2026-06-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-08. Correction verified: 2026-07-29.
There were three children in attendance without any enrollment forms or vaccination and Health Statements. The children have been in attendance for a week.
2026-06-11 · 746.907(a) · Medium Low
Personnel Record Storage
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-11. Correction verified: 2026-06-11.
During a DFPS investigation inspection, the provider was unable to produce an employee's file who left employment on April 17, 2026.
2026-05-20 · 746.801(19) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-26.
Attendance records available for review were only available for four days in April and eight days in May. The remaining attendance record days for both months were not available for review.
2026-05-20 · 746.2905(1) · Medium
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-16. Correction verified: 2026-06-26.
It was determined during the investigation that children are made to cover their heads with their blankets while napping and are not able to remove the blankets.
2026-01-21 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
The director completed 1 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period reviewed.
2026-01-21 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-06. Correction verified: 2026-02-25.
One caregiver had completed 7 out of the 24 annual training hours for the evaluation period evaluated.
2025-10-23 · 746.3903(a) · Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-24. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
One of the two dogs present did not have current vaccination records showing they were up to date on vaccines available for review.
2025-01-30 · 746.1013(a)(3) · Medium
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
In case of an emergency, there must be a qualified person in charge when the director is not present. This person must know they are in charge and know how to respond to situations that could place children at risk. The person in charge must also have access to essential records, which may need to be made accessible to licensing or parents when needed.
2025-01-30 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-30. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
Children were observed on their mats with the lights off ready for nap time watching a movie.
2025-01-30 · 746.907(a) · Medium Low
Personnel Record Storage
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
Caregiver files, including training records, were not at the operation during the inspection. The director had taken them home.
2025-01-30 · 746.1507(1) · Medium
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-21.
Caregivers were not able to demonstrate how to determine the ratio to follow with the combined ages of children in care.
2025-01-15 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-01-30.
A caregiver without 2 yrs work experience and a hire date of 4/25/24 had not completed a preserve training.
2025-01-15 · 746.1205(a)(3) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-15. Correction verified: 2025-01-30.
Caregiver was not able to provide knowledge of the ages of the children in their care. Children in care ranged in age of 19 mos-4 yrs of age.
2025-01-15 · 746.1507(1) · Medium
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-17. Correction verified: 2025-01-30.
Caregivers were not able to provide knowledge of the ratio they were to follow with combined ages of children.
2025-01-15 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-31. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
The director completed 6 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period of 7/2023-6/2024.
2024-10-15 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-22.
The copy of the operation's parent handbook provided to review did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.
2024-10-15 · 746.401(9) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-18. Correction verified: 2024-10-22.
A current staff posted did not contain the current employees.
2024-06-14 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-09.
The director's CPR certificate expired 5/23.
2024-06-14 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-09.
The director's 1st Aid training expired 5/23.
2023-11-30 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-30. Correction verified: 2023-12-19.
Upon arrival for inspection, there were 12 children and 1 caregiver present with a Specified Age Group of 2 years. The operation was over ratio by one child for approximately 30 minutes.
2023-06-13 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-23. Correction verified: 2023-06-27.
A child with a listed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
2023-04-25 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
1 out of 2 caregiver files reviewed did not contain documentation of completed pre-service hours required due to caregiver not having 2 years of work experience.
2023-04-25 · 746.605(3) · Medium Low
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the child's admission date. NOTE: Admission date was obtained and updated in the child's record during the inspection.
2023-04-25 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-28. Correction verified: 2023-05-11.
1 out of 2 caregiver files did not contain a notarized affidavit.
2023-04-25 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the complete address for the emergency contact person listed on the enrollment form. NOTE: The address was obtained and form updated during the inspection.
2023-04-25 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-25. Correction verified: 2023-05-15.
2 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain employment start dates.
2022-12-12 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-14. Correction verified: 2022-12-19.
One caregiver did not have documentation of receiving an orientation upon hire.
2022-12-12 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
3 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain emergency contact information.
2022-12-12 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-13. Correction verified: 2023-01-10.
2 out of 4 child immunization records wre evaluated and were missing updated vaccines.
2022-12-12 · 746.605(7) · High
Required Admission Information - Release Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain authorized pick up information.
2022-12-12 · 746.611(b) · Medium
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
2022-12-12 · 746.4503(a) · Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
A child was observed sleeping on a rug in the library area during nap time.
2022-10-11 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
A current activity plan was not available for review.
2022-09-13 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-13. Correction verified: 2022-09-28.
Children came inside from outdoor play and sat down in circle time to read a book. Children did not wash their hands.
2022-09-13 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-13. Correction verified: 2022-09-28.
A caregiver had to leave the classroom to answer the front door leaving the children alone in the classroom.
2022-07-19 · 746.4003(a) · Medium
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
First aid kit did not contain cotton balls.
2022-07-19 · 746.3903(b) · Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
Health statements were not available for review for the provider's 2 dogs on site.
2022-07-19 · 746.3701(7) · Medium High
Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There is a Little Tykes storage chest on the playground without a lid support mechanism preventing it from closing should a child climb inside.
2022-07-19 · 746.4507(1) · Medium High
Telephone with Listed Number
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-29. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
The operation does not have an active phone line active or a phone number. The operation currently has a cell phone number listed.
2022-07-19 · 746.4421(2) · Medium High
Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-22.
The main restroom locks from the inside and there is not an available key to unlock the door should a child accidentally lock themselves inside.
2022-07-19 · 746.901(7) · High
Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-22. Correction verified: 2022-07-27.
Background checks for the director and caregivers were not entered or processed prior to the inspection. NOTE: The provider has not been able to register for an online portal account.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1413597

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.