Growing Scholars Montessori School

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm to get them to go back into the cafeteria.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“Based on the information obtained, the operation did not maintain adequate supervision which led to inappropriate behavior between children.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

“Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene to ensure children’s safety when a child was bitten.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 22, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“During the inspection, caregivers in two difference classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 13, 2026.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“A child was observed standing alone in the hall way and then walked back to another room during the inspection.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles in the infant room contained brown water stains. Note: The provider replaced the ceiling tiles during the inspection.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026.

AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

“Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report a child’s injury requiring medical treatment to CCR within the required timeframe.”

Rule 746.305(a)(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 23, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 6, 2026.

Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits

“A child’s nap mat was placed in front a door during the inspection. Note- The provider moved the nap mat during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2909(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 22, 2026.

Policies Comply with Rules

“The operation has not provided a copy of the operational policies showing the following information has been updated: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: May 22, 2025.

Medication No Longer Used

“As of today, the operation has not provided documentation showing proof of an unexpired Epi Pen for a child with a documented food allergy.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 5, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 6, 2025.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

“Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible during the inspection.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: May 7, 2025.

Policies Comply with Rules

“The following information was missing from the operational policies: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment”

Rule 746.201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 15, 2025. Correction verified: May 19, 2025.

AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

“An infant was observed sleeping with several toys in the crib during the inspection. Note: The toys were removed from the crib during the inspection.”

Rule 746.2415(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 1, 2025. Correction verified: May 7, 2025.

Medication No Longer Used

“Observed 2 expired epi-pens during the inspection that have not been disposed of or given back to parents.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 15, 2025. Correction verified: May 19, 2025.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

“During the inspection I observed an infant with a pacifier attachment in the crib. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

“During the inspection the active play space had not been inspected. Note: The active play space inspection was completed by the director prior to the completion of the inspection.”

Rule 746.4751(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

“During the inspection I observed a sharp plastic item near the play equipment, I also observed a large ladder used for repairs all accessible to children in care. Note: Items were removed prior to the completion of the inspection.”

Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.

Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

“During the inspection, I observed two classrooms have incomplete sign in and sign out sheets. Note: Sign in and sign out logs were completed prior to the completion of the inspection.”

Rule 746.603(a)(8). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2024.