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Texas HHSC records list 5 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated January 20, 2026.
The same records list 5 cited deficiencies dated June 20, 2024 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Spellwell Montessori School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 3 Medium High, 1 Medium).
Records list 5 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-01-20.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 3 |
| 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.
2024-06-20 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right.
Correction date recorded: 2024-06-28
2024-06-20 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023.
Correction date recorded: 2024-08-05
2024-06-20 · 746.605(13)(B)(i) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming…
Correction date recorded: 2024-06-28
2024-06-20 · HRC 42.0563 · High
Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-20. Correction verified: 2024-06-20.
Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.
2024-06-20 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-04. Correction verified: 2024-07-01.
One staff hired in April 2024 was observed in the infant classroom without a CPR/First-Aid certification, and/or training.
2024-06-20 · 746.605(13)(B)(i) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.
2024-06-20 · 746.3819 · Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-08-05. Correction verified: 2024-07-24.
The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023.
2024-06-20 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-28. Correction verified: 2024-07-03.
Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right.
2023-10-04 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
A total of 10 out of the required 30 hours were observed for the Designated Director. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome 2. Brain development 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medication 5. Building and physical premises
2023-10-04 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
One infant, 7 months of age was observed with a blanket in the crib during naptime.
2023-10-04 · 746.311(c) · Medium
Parental Notification - Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Deficiency Use Form 7266
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
As of 10/04/2023, the childcare facility did not notify parents of children enrolled of the abuse/neglect deficiency. The childcare facility was notified of the deficiency on 09/28/2023.
2023-10-04 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-13. Correction verified: 2023-10-05.
The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 07/14/2022.
2023-10-04 · 746.1329(c)(2) · Low
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-11. Correction verified: 2023-10-19.
Two staff observed in the classroom in the role as a caregiver did not have a CPR/First-Aid certification available for review on file. One staff in the infant classroom and one staff observed in the Discover's classroom did not have any form of certification available for Licensing to review.
2023-07-19 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, one staff file was not available for review upon request. There were no training documents available for a staff employed with children under 24 months of age.
2023-07-19 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-28. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation an incident/illness report was not documented related to an incident that resulted in a child receiving injury. An incident report was not documented, and/or shared with the parent/guardian of the child once the operation was made aware of the incident.
2023-07-19 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-28. Correction verified: 2023-10-04.
Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was popped on their back aggressively during naptime, which resulted in a bruise on the child's back.
2023-06-14 · 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: 2023-08-24. Correction verified: 2023-09-08.
One child, two years of age exited the side door in the classroom to the outside area unsupervised. The incident resulted in the child being hurt. The caregivers were not in physical proximity and lacked visual awareness of the child during the time of the incident.
2023-06-08 · 746.5013(a)(3) · High
Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-08.
A pool observed had a standing body of water that was accessible to children. The pool was not gated, and the remainder of the pool water was accessible to children while they were outside. The pool water was removed.
2023-06-08 · 746.5015(c) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-08.
During the walkthrough a water hose, a swimming pool, and sprinkler equipment was observed near the outdoor play area, which was accessible to children.
2023-06-06 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-08. Correction verified: 2023-06-21.
On 06/05/2023, a child, 2 years of age opened and exited the side door in the Discover's classroom without adult supervision, which led to a gated outside area. As of 06/08/2023, the Director did not report the incident to childcare regulation.
2023-02-03 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
The employee list was not validated by January 15th as stated in minimum standards.
2022-11-17 · 746.1329(b)(1) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-17. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Four staff records contained incomplete training certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed. The Director printed out certificates while Licensing was present in order to document Health and safety audit certificates.
2022-10-06 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-21. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.
Training records were not observed during the annual inspection. Staff training records were not available upon request. Training topics related to a Health and Safety Audit were not observed. Training topics not observed include: emergency preparedness, food allergies, abuse and neglect, administering medication, and communicable diseases.
2022-10-06 · 746.1301(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-20. Correction verified: 2022-10-21.
Eleven out of eleven staff files did not have a CPR/First-aid certification available for review. It was reported that four staff are new and has not obtained the required training. Training files were not available for review.
2022-10-06 · 746.1301(1)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
Eleven out of eleven staff files did not include documentation of orientation. The Director informed that files were not available for review at the center while Licensing was present.
2022-10-06 · 746.1309(f) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.
Two caregivers observed within the Toddler classroom did not include training related to children with special needs. One child, 3 years of age with down syndrome was observed within the classroom setting.
2022-10-06 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-14. Correction verified: 2022-11-01.
Three infant classrooms observed did not include infant feeding instructions for infants enrolled. Each caregiver per classroom acknowledged that they have not obtained infant feeding instructions for infants in care.
2022-10-06 · 746.1329(b)(1) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-13. Correction verified: 2022-11-17.
Seven out of eleven staff files did not contain certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed.
2022-07-05 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-08. Correction verified: 2022-07-19.
During the walkthrough, one child was observed walking out of room 104 without adult supervision. Two children were observed walking out of the main room while the caregiver was tending to other children. Four infants were observed strapped in the high chair unattended while the caregiver stepped out the classroom. The Director was informed of the safety concerns observed, and compliance was met immediately.
2022-06-29 · 746.305(a)(4) · Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-23. Correction verified: 2022-08-24.
A total of two COVID cases were not reported to CCR. Documentation was received to portray a positive COVID case on 06/01/2022, and another reported on 06/30/2022. Licensing was not notified of positive cases of communicable diseases within the Childcare facility.
2021-10-26 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-11.
One caregiver did not have documentation of current CPR certification.
2021-10-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-15.
Three out of three caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.
2021-10-26 · 746.1301(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-15.
The director had 20 hours out of the required 30 hours of annual training. The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS/Shaken Baby, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.
2021-10-26 · 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: 2021-11-16. Correction verified: 2021-11-11.
One caregiver did not have documentation of current First Aid certification.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=248703
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