Village Montessori
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas 77018
1629 W 34th St, Houston, Texas 77018. (281) 385-5239.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 45 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Harris County: 4
- 12 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 29 inspections on record
- Not rated 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?
45 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 2,139 child care providers in Harris County had 4.
29 inspections on record. The latest, on Jun 23, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Feb 20, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect, at the inspection on Jun 3, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect, at the inspection on May 19, 2025
9 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
45 deficiencies in 16 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
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.
Jun 23, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Notification of Change in Space
“The operation was using the requested space prior to approval from licensing.”
May 18, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Report Change in Director
“The permit holder or designee did not notify Licensing of the change of director.”
Feb 20, 2026: inspection6 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have available for review a current fire inspection.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child’s food allergy from did not have a parent signature.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver with a foreign degree was not translated into English.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review.”
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Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician/emergency-care facility address.”
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Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation’s child-care program
“A child enrolled in care for over a year did not have a required health statement.”
Jul 30, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Exposed screws were seen sticking out of the playhouse and an exposed pipe was within reach of children. This was corrected when the operation used bins to cover the pipe and removed the exposed screws from the playhouse.”
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Storage for Individual Belongings
“The classroom did not have a space set up for each child’s personal belongings.”
Jun 17, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.”
Jun 3, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was on the slide without a caregiver supervising the slide area.”
May 19, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“CCR observed that the operation did not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding without a caregiver supervising the slide area.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“A caregiver was heard yelling at a child. Note: the owner was prompted to address the caregiver and check on the child.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The stationary equipment with the slide measures under the 6 feet use zone requirement.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Training documentation reviewed did not include the certificate or letter containing all of the training documentation requirements.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer’s qualifications.”
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Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The operation was not able to provide the certificate or letter of completion including all of the requirements such as the trainer’s qualifications.”
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Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer’s Qualifications
“The certificates do not state how the trainer qualifies.”
Apr 22, 2025: inspection6 deficiencies
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Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“CCR observed that the operation not meet the conditions for a waiver. CCR observed a child climbing on the playground equipment mound/stairs while another child was sliding.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“CCR observed an infant under 12 months old sleeping in a crib with a speaker tied to a string hanging on the wall of the crib.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lacks six feet around the perimeter in all directions. Note: The operation added additional unitary surfacing, but the two stationary with slides are not meeting six feet on the unitary surfacing.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Six caregivers are missing child mistreatment training.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Six caregiver is missing food allergic training.”
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Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The director is missing child mistreatment training.”
Feb 28, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation has two stationary with slides on a surface that lack a six-feet rom the perimeter in all directions.”
Jan 27, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The operation has two bouncing springfree trampolines and two stationary equipment with slides that are not on the unitary surfacing.”
Jan 21, 2025: assessment1 deficiency
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Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 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.”
Jan 8, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer’s Instructions
“The operation cares for children younger than five years of age, and on the playground, there is a dome climbing equipment.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zone for stationary equipment is less than 6 feet from the poles supporting the sunshade, and there are two staircases located beside the exit slide.”
Jan 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Under the sink in the infant’s room, which the operation wants to expand, there is exposed concrete that is chipped and accessible to children, along with a baseboard peeling off the wall.”
Nov 19, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach
“CCR observed a diaper cream ointment with the cap closed in the child’s mouth during a diaper change. Correction: The caregiver took the diaper cream ointment out of the infant’s mouth.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
“The infant room that the operation wants to add to the space does not have a working hand-washing sink.”
Oct 1, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“During the walkthrough, I observed several cleaning products in an unlocked sink cabinet that is accessible to children.”
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Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
“The use zone to enter the slides and the exit of the slide is not six feet from the perimeter. Also, the operation has a climbing tower that is not six feet away from the perimeter.”
Aug 22, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee was present with a pending background check. The employee inside the operation performing job duties.”
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Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The most recent inspection form was not posted, the one posted was dated 7/17/2024. The last inspection was conducted on 7/31/2024.”
Aug 12, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“It was observed in the Orchid restroom tiles were missing in the ceiling. Corrected: When the operation had someone come replace the ceiling tiles.”
Jul 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Employee in the foyer area with they piano out had a pending background check. Corrected: When the person left for the day.”
Jun 25, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver stated they had 15 children when I counted they had 16 children in care. In a different classroom a caregiver stated they had 12 children when I counted they were 13 children in care.”
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“An infant sitting in a high chair was not strap in.”
Jun 18, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“They are two contract employees, the security guard and kitchen employee with out the required CBCU background check.”
May 30, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver supervising 12 children between 18-24 months without a cleared eligible background check.”
Mar 7, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“Three caregivers working with children 24 months and younger are missing baby shaken syndrome training.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“Two children did not have a health statement on file or any document stating they would bring one in within 12 months.”
8 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 25, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Illegal Operation - Not Licensed
“It was determine the operation subject to regulation was operating without a permit.”
Sep 15, 2023: inspection7 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a fire inspection.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have an sanitation inspection.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation is missing how they would evacuate children younger then 24 months out of the operation doing an emergency.”
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First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass
“The operation did not have a thermometer in their first aid kit.”
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Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation did not have documentation on their unitary surfacing that is installed on the playground.”
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Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing Screening
“In the operational policies the operation did not have children needing a vision and hearing test conducted.”
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Written Operational Policies Procedures for Parent Review Licensing Reports & How to Access Rules
“The operation did not have in their operational policies on how parents can find the most recent inspection form.”
All 35 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 19, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 18, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 30, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 19, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 22, 2025 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 8, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 25, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 30, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 23, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 7, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 25, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 15, 2023 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 11, 2024.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 270 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.
- 4 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?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
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 45.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Joy Caka | 4 |
| The Little Learning Place | 5 |
| St Matthews Cdc | 22 |
| St Rose of Lima | 2 |
| Kidventure After School @ St. Rose of Lima | 7 |
| Children Today | 71 |
| Sproutstart Academy | 10 |
| Goswami Academy | 14 |
| Primrose School of Garden Oaks | 12 |
| Children’s Lighthouse of Oak Forest | 10 |
| Village Montessori This child care provider | 45 |
| Oak Forest Academy | 26 |
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).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
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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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