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First Colony Montessori South

A licensed child care center in Sugar Land, Texas 77479

2511 Williams Trace Blvd, Sugar Land, Texas 77479. (281) 980-6100.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 19 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

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?

19 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 477 child care providers in Fort Bend County had 4.

12 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 3, 2026: 1 deficiency cited.

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 Jun 29, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the report to the state on May 17, 2024

Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on May 17, 2024

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

19 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

19 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
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2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

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.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 3, 2026: inspection1 deficiency

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The unitary surfacing still is unleveled on the pre-k playground.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 30, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 9, 2026.

Aug 14, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    “The operation still has not provided a Fire Inspection Report. The last Inspection was January 13, 2022.”

    Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 21, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 14, 2026.

Jul 22, 2026: assessment1 deficiency

  • Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children

    “The operation has been operating without a qualified director in place. The operation has not had a director for the past 30 days.”

    Rule 746.1015. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 6, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 20, 2026.

Jun 29, 2026: inspection11 deficiencies

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “Two contract workers were observed with 7 children, without staff present. They did not have the required Background Check on file. This was put into compliance when contractors left the building.”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 29, 2026.

  • Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    “The Unitary surfacing is unlevel on the pre-k playground.”

    Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 4, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 3, 2026.

  • Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    “The Operation does not have the Fire Inspection Report from this year. The last Inspection was January 13, 2022.”

    Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 20, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 14, 2026.

  • Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    “Out of the eight files reviewed, there were three children that were missing their Emergency Contact?s Address.”

    Rule 746.605(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 2, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “The Operation does not have Infant feeding Instruction forms signed by parent.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

    “Operation does not have documentation of the playground Unitary Surfacing.”

    Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Written Operational Policies - Benefits

    “The operation did not have the required information for promtion indoor and outdoor play.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(18)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

    “The operation did not have Parent Rights in the operational polices.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website

    “The operation did not have how parents would contact HHSC in the operational policies.”

    Rule 746.501(a)(23). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 7, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “There were three children?s files missing their Healthcare Provider Statement out of the eight files evaluated.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 23, 2026.

  • Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    “Four people are missing Affidavit forms.”

    Rule 746.901(4). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 6, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2026.

Jul 9, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies

  • Medication No Longer Used

    “Medication was expired for two children in care.”

    Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 11, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2025.

  • Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

    “Nap mats were not labeled in two classrooms.”

    Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 9, 2025.

Jan 22, 2025: assessment1 deficiency

  • Report Number of Employees

    “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required”

    Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 24, 2025.

May 17, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies

  • Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

    “Two caregivers did not know a three-year-old was missing from their group.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

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

    “Two caregivers left a three-year-old unsupervised in the restroom.”

    Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 13, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 21, 2024.

9 deficiencies older than three years
Oct 2, 2023: inspection1 deficiency

  • Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    “The infant room has one caregiver to seven infants. The specified age group is twelve months. This puts the caregiver over ratio by two infants.”

    Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2023.

Jun 15, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency

  • Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

    “Good judgment was not demonstrated when two caregivers failed to use the outdoor playground designated for the group of children they were caring for. The caregivers also remained on the playground despite instruction from daycare management to return indoors due to weather concerns.”

    Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 5, 2023. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2023.

Oct 24, 2022: inspection1 deficiency

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “14 children files were reviewed. Two children are missing current immunization records.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 1, 2022. Correction verified: Oct 27, 2022.

Nov 19, 2021: inspection6 deficiencies

  • CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    “CPR training for the infant caregiver and the director was obtained via online instruction.”

    Rule 746.1315(b)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 3, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “A food allergy plan is not on record for one child with a diagnosed food allergy per the enrollment form.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 13, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 10, 2021.

  • Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

    “The outdoor activity space contains six holes in the unitary surfacing material, creating a tripping hazard. The stairs to the climbing structure require maintenance due to exposed metal caused by wear/tear.”

    Rule 746.4751(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 1, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2022.

  • Install CO Detection System-Electric or Battery Operated-on Every Level of Each Building

    “The carbon monoxide detector was last tested 09.20.21 and requires replacement per the director.”

    Rule 746.5535(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 22, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

  • Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

    “A caregiver was heard commanding two children to close their eyes and go to sleep during the first hour of the nap period. Note: the director addressed the caregiver during the inspection.”

    Rule 746.2905(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 19, 2021.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

    “Infant feeding instructions for one child in care were last updated 10.12.21. Infant feeding instructions were not made available for review for another child enrolled in care.”

    Rule 746.801(2). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 26, 2021. Correction verified: Dec 6, 2021.

All 17 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Sep 3, 2026Inspection1 deficiency cited
Aug 14, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jul 22, 2026Assessment1 deficiency cited
Jun 29, 2026Inspection11 deficiencies cited
Jul 9, 2025Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jan 22, 2025Assessment1 deficiency cited
Aug 13, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Jun 21, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 20, 2024InspectionNo violation found
May 17, 2024Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
Jan 29, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Oct 2, 2023Inspection1 deficiency cited
Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Jun 15, 2023Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 deficiency cited
Nov 19, 2021Inspection6 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 15, 1985.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 120 children.
Source:

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.
  • 2 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

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.
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 477 child care providers in Fort Bend County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 19.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

12 of the 477 in Fort Bend County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
First Colony Montessori South This child care provider19
Riverbend Montessori2
Christ Church School8
Montessori School of Sugar Land12
Casa Dei Bambini Montessori8
Telfair Montessori LLC9
Kids R Kids #1621
Montessori Reggio Academy7
The Goddard School of River Park23
Riverstone Montessori, LLC8
Kids “r” Kids #11 TX6
Hua Xia Chinese School- Sugar Land8
Kid’s Resort - Campbell2

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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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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