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Highland Montessori School

4 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 12, 2023.

211 W Saint Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752 · (512) 554-2133

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 12, 2023.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical8a–6pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 30

Texas HHSC operation #1524741 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Snacks providedNot listed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careListed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesListed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 23, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
  Corrected May 8, 2026, verified May 5, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2025
May 16, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 16, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
May 16, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 16, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
  Corrected Jun 1, 2025, verified May 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
2024
Aug 20, 2024 to Aug 20, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
- Aug 20, 2024 inspection
2023
Nov 14, 2023 to Nov 14, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
- Nov 14, 2023 inspection
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Oct 12, 2023Self-reported incident
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
  The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
  Corrected Oct 30, 2023, verified Nov 14, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(2).
Sep 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
Sep 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
Sep 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
Sep 26, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 3, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
  Corrected Oct 2, 2023, verified Sep 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(a).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 25, 2022 to Oct 25, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
- Oct 25, 2022 inspection
2021
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Nov 19, 2021. Standard 746.5401.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Nov 19, 2021. Standard 746.5401.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Nov 19, 2021. Standard 746.5401.
Nov 9, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
  The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
  Corrected Dec 10, 2021, verified Nov 19, 2021. Standard 746.5401.

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