Mariner Montessori at The Heights

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Houston / Harris / 77007
Street address: 5317 Darling St
Phone: (281) 888-6036
Capacity: 80
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 26, 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 21 cited deficiencies dated November 8, 2023 to February 24, 2026 (2 High, 11 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

High risk · Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment (746.2805(1))
Cited November 8, 2024 (correction date recorded: December 6, 2024; correction verified December 19, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver pinched a child while the child was in care.
High risk · Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control (746.1201(1))
Cited July 1, 2024 (correction date recorded: August 23, 2024; correction verified August 26, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: A caregiver fell asleep while caring for infants.
Medium High risk · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink (746.2405(4))
Cited February 24, 2026 (correction date recorded: February 24, 2026; correction verified March 9, 2026).
What the record describes: Two infants had their diapers changed across the infant room, away from the designated diaper-changing sink area.
Medium High risk · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment (746.3407)
Cited February 24, 2026 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Specks of dirt were observed under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infant classroom.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact (746.605(6))
Cited September 18, 2025 (correction date recorded: September 25, 2025; correction verified September 26, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Four of eight child records were missing required emergency contact information.
Medium High risk · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children (746.1609)
Cited July 15, 2024 (correction date recorded: July 15, 2024; correction verified July 17, 2024; technical assistance given); June 20, 2024 (correction date recorded: June 27, 2024; correction verified July 17, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Narratives describe infant classrooms with more children than permitted for their age groups.
Medium High risk · Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children (746.1601)
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 27, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: One caregiver was caring for seven children ages 12–17 months, two more children than permitted for one caregiver.
Medium High risk · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures (746.5202(1))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 10, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation did not have procedures describing how to get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building during an emergency.
Medium High risk · Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional (746.3819)
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Three children's food allergy plans were missing a health care professional's signature.
Medium High risk · Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications (746.605(13)(B)(i))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Five children were missing information about whether they needed special care.
Medium High risk · Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children (746.4203)
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: March 29, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: Two children ages three and four years were in a classroom with children in the specified 12–17-month age group. They were more than 18 months older than the youngest child, who was 11 months old.
Medium High risk · Fenced Outdoor Activity Space (746.4305)
Cited November 8, 2023 (correction date recorded: November 27, 2023; correction verified November 13, 2023; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The playground fence did not fully enclose the area and had two openings toward the back.
Medium risk · Medication No Longer Used (746.3809)
Cited September 18, 2025 (correction date recorded: September 25, 2025; correction verified October 13, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: An epinephrine injection for a child in care had been expired since May 2025.
Medium risk · Children's Records - Health Statement (746.603(a)(3))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Six children were missing health care statements or, if enrolled for less than 12 months, information about when a statement would be provided.
Medium risk · Children's Records - Immunizations (746.603(a)(4))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Medium risk · Notification of Change in Space (746.301(2))
Cited March 27, 2024 (corrected at inspection; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The operation moved the outdoor playground to another area without notifying licensing.
Medium risk · Provide Parents With Copy of Policies (746.503)
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Two children's records lacked information showing that their parents had received the operational policies.
Medium risk · Required Admission Information - Physician Information (746.605(11))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Seven children were missing health care provider information or emergency care authorization.
Medium risk · Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission (746.605(8))
Cited March 27, 2024 (correction date recorded: April 12, 2024; correction verified April 10, 2024).
What the record describes: Eight children were missing information about whether the operation had permission to transport them during an emergency.
Medium Low risk · Report Number of Employees (746.303(b))
Cited January 21, 2025 (correction date recorded: January 23, 2025; correction verified January 21, 2025; technical assistance given).
What the record describes: The center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by the required deadline of January 15, 2025.

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 21 cited deficiencies for Mariner Montessori at The Heights in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 11 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 15 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-01.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	11
Medium	7
Medium Low	1
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

2026-02-24 · 746.2405(4) · Medium High

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink

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

Correction date recorded: 2026-02-24

2026-02-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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 inspection

2025-09-18 · 746.3809 · Medium

Medication No Longer Used

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 date recorded: 2025-09-25

Full citation history from HHSC (35)

2026-02-24 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2026-02-24 · 746.2405(4) · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-24. Correction verified: 2026-03-09.
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
2025-09-18 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-25. Correction verified: 2025-09-26.
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
2025-09-18 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-25. Correction verified: 2025-10-13.
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
2025-01-21 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-23. Correction verified: 2025-01-21.
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.
2024-11-08 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-06. Correction verified: 2024-12-19.
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
2024-07-15 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-15. Correction verified: 2024-07-17.
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.
2024-07-01 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-23. Correction verified: 2024-08-26.
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
2024-06-20 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-27. Correction verified: 2024-07-17.
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.
2024-03-27 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
2024-03-27 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-10. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
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.
2024-03-27 · 746.4203 · Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-29. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
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.
2024-03-27 · 746.605(8) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
2024-03-27 · 746.301(2) · Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
2024-03-27 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-27. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
2024-03-27 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
2024-03-27 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
2024-03-27 · 746.605(13)(B)(i) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
2024-03-27 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
2024-03-27 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-12. Correction verified: 2024-04-10.
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
2023-11-08 · 746.4305 · Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-11-13.
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
2023-08-29 · 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: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
2023-08-29 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-05. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
2023-08-29 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-05. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
2023-08-29 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-05. Correction verified: 2023-09-19.
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
2023-08-29 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
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.
2023-08-29 · 746.605(16) · Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-12. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
2023-08-29 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-29. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
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.
2023-08-29 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-14. Correction verified: 2023-09-18.
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.
2023-06-14 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-14. Correction verified: 2023-06-15.
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.
2023-05-18 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
2023-05-18 · 746.4505 · Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-23. Correction verified: 2023-05-22.
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
2023-03-24 · 746.2605(1)(A) · Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-03-24.
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
2023-03-24 · 746.501(a)(9) · High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-03-24.
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
2023-03-24 · 746.5533 · Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-14. Correction verified: 2023-03-24.
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1437632

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.