Garden Montessori School
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77063
8644 Beverlyhill St, Houston, Texas 77063. (713) 485-0400.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 24 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 4 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 10 inspections on record
- 4-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
24 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
10 inspections on record. The latest, on Jul 22, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: 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, at the inspection on Jul 24, 2025
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Jan 17, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jan 17, 2024
1 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
24 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2025. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 24, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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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.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.”
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Smoke-Detection System Tested
“The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.”
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Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.”
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Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit”
Jul 29, 2024: inspection9 deficiencies
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Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.”
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Smoke-Detection System Tested
“Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. ’”
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Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children’s files evaluated.”
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Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.”
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Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“1 out of 10 children’s files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.”
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Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Admission information for 10 children’s files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“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”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.”
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Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.”
Feb 27, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“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.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.”
Jan 17, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.”
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Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.”
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Smoke-Detection System Tested
“The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.”
8 deficiencies older than three years
Jun 21, 2023: inspection6 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“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.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“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”
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Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.”
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Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant’s name, training date, training title, trainer’s name, length of training
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.”
Mar 14, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.”
All 10 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 27, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 17, 2024 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 13, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jul 14, 2023.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 140 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 2139 child care providers in Harris County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 24.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kids Learning Academy | 17 |
| St Francis Children’s Center | 8 |
| Reneatris Washington | 9 |
| Garden Montessori School This child care provider | 24 |
| Panda Bear Academy | 55 |
| Westpark Star Kids Academy | 17 |
| Maria T. Alvarez | 2 |
| Raising Little Stars Academy | 4 |
| Kindercity | 18 |
| YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program | 9 |
| Kids R Us Academy | 40 |
| Blossom Heights Child Development Center | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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