2025-07-24 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
Correction date recorded: 2025-07-31
Garden Montessori School
Licensed Center
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Provider details
- City / County / ZIP
- Houston / Harris / 77063
- Street address
- 8644 Beverlyhill St
- Phone
- (713) 485-0400
- Capacity
- 140
- Ages served
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours / Days
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Permit type
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- July 14, 2023
- Operation status:
- Active
- Corrective action
- HHSC lists: No
- Adverse action
- HHSC lists: No
- Temporarily closed
- HHSC lists: No
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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.
Plain-English summary of cited deficiencies
State records list 24 cited deficiencies dated January 17, 2024 to July 24, 2025 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 4 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 4 corrected at inspection, 20 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
- High risk · AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check (745.621(b)(1)(B))
Cited July 24, 2025 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. A renewal notice was sent on May 31, 2025, and the director left the premises at the same time as the inspector. - High risk · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation (745.641)
Cited January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 17, 2024; correction verified January 18, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver whose background check status was inactive was observed alone with 4 children in the toddler room. - High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months (746.5101(a))
Cited January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 7, 2024; correction verified January 29, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The center has not had an annual fire inspection since 11/28/22. - High risk · Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System (746.5531)
Cited January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 19, 2024; correction verified January 19, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a carbon monoxide detector. - Medium High risk · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal (746.5101(b))
Cited July 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: September 1, 2025; correction verified September 2, 2025).
What the record describes: The operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report. - Medium High risk · Smoke-Detection System Tested (746.5315)
Cited July 24, 2025 (corrected at inspection); July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024); January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: February 7, 2024; correction verified February 7, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe an out-of-date detector checklist, documentation that does not show monthly smoke and carbon monoxide detector testing, and a smoke-detection system that has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022. - Medium High risk · Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly (746.3407(10))
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 6, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The air conditioning was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection. - Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions (746.605(13)(A))
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 8, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Special care needs information was incomplete in 10 children's files reviewed. - Medium High risk · Annual Sanitation Inspection (746.3401(a))
Cited February 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 12, 2024; correction verified March 5, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The annual sanitation inspection had not been conducted since January 19, 2023. - Medium High risk · Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink (746.2419(8))
Cited February 27, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given); January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 24, 2024; correction verified February 27, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe dishes observed on a handwashing sink, including in the infant room. - Medium High risk · Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface (746.3503(a))
Cited January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 31, 2024; correction verified January 19, 2024).
What the record describes: The diaper changing mat in the infant room was torn and could not be properly cleaned. - Medium High risk · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards (746.3701)
Cited January 17, 2024 (correction date recorded: January 24, 2024; correction verified February 7, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A wooden fence in the outdoor play area was missing several panels. - Medium risk · Medication No Longer Used (746.3809)
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024).
What the record describes: An EpiPen that expired in May 2024 was observed in a zip-top bag during the inspection. - Medium risk · Provide Parents With Copy of Policies (746.503)
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 8, 2024).
What the record describes: One of 10 children's files reviewed was missing a parent's signature acknowledging receipt of the operational policies. - Medium risk · Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission (746.605(10))
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 8, 2024).
What the record describes: Admission information in 10 children's files did not state whether the children could swim without assistance. - Medium risk · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements (746.901(2))
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024).
What the record describes: Documentation showing that 2 staff members met the minimum educational requirements was not available for review during the inspection. - Medium risk · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records (746.801(3))
Cited July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024).
What the record describes: Training certificates for 2 staff members were unavailable for review in these topics: sudden infant death syndrome, early childhood brain development, shaken baby syndrome, and recognizing and reporting child maltreatment. - Medium Low risk · Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster (746.401(7))
Cited July 24, 2025 (corrected at inspection).
What the record describes: The operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. - Medium Low risk · Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment (746.901(1))
Cited July 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 31, 2025; correction verified August 8, 2025); July 29, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 9, 2024; correction verified August 30, 2024).
What the record describes: Narratives describe missing employment start dates in staff records. - Medium Low risk · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) (746.901(5))
Cited July 24, 2025 (correction date recorded: July 31, 2025; correction verified August 8, 2025).
What the record describes: Two employees did not have a signed pre-employment affidavit, Form 2912.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Summary of the record
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 24 cited deficiencies for Garden Montessori School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (4 High, 11 Medium High, 5 Medium, 4 Medium Low).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-22.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 4 |
| Medium High | 11 |
| Medium | 5 |
| Medium Low | 4 |
| 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
2025-07-24 · 745.621(b)(1)(B) · High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
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 inspection
2025-07-24 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
Correction date recorded: 2025-09-01
Full citation history from HHSC (32)
2025-07-24 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: 2025-08-08.
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
2025-07-24 · 746.401(7) · Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
2025-07-24 · 746.5315 · Medium High
Smoke-Detection System Tested
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
2025-07-24 · 746.5101(b) · Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-01. Correction verified: 2025-09-02.
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
2025-07-24 · 745.621(b)(1)(B) · High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2025-07-24 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-31. Correction verified: 2025-08-08.
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
2024-07-29 · 746.3407(10) · Medium High
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-06.
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
2024-07-29 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
2024-07-29 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
2024-07-29 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
2024-07-29 · 746.605(13)(A) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
2024-07-29 · 746.901(1) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
2024-07-29 · 746.5315 · Medium High
Smoke-Detection System Tested
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
2024-07-29 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-30.
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
2024-07-29 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-09. Correction verified: 2024-08-08.
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
2024-02-27 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-12. Correction verified: 2024-03-05.
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
2024-02-27 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-02-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2024-01-17 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-31. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
2024-01-17 · 746.2419(8) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
2024-01-17 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-18.
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
2024-01-17 · 746.5531 · High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-19. Correction verified: 2024-01-19.
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
2024-01-17 · 746.5315 · Medium High
Smoke-Detection System Tested
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-07. Correction verified: 2024-02-07.
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
2024-01-17 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-07. Correction verified: 2024-01-29.
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
2024-01-17 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-24. Correction verified: 2024-02-07.
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
2023-06-21 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
2023-06-21 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-07-07.
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
2023-06-21 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-07-14.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
2023-06-21 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
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.
2023-06-21 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-22.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
2023-06-21 · 746.1329(c)(1)(A) · Low
Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-30. Correction verified: 2023-06-26.
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
2023-03-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-21. Correction verified: 2023-03-17.
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
2023-03-14 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-21. Correction verified: 2023-03-15.
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
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