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Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest

20 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Aug 10, 2026.

1126 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091 · (281) 694-7207

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHouston licensed centers, n=923

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent serious: Aug 10, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

66% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 16

84% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2023Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 140

Texas HHSC operation #1774236 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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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
Aug 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025..
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025..
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025..
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Aug 10, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025..
  Corrected Aug 31, 2026, verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
2025
Dec 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
Dec 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Dec 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
Dec 15, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 7, 2026, verified Jan 9, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(18).
2024
Dec 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024
  Corrected Jan 8, 2025, verified Dec 20, 2024. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024
  Corrected Jan 8, 2025, verified Dec 20, 2024. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024
  Corrected Jan 8, 2025, verified Dec 20, 2024. Standard 746.3809.
Dec 18, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Medication No Longer Used
  An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024
  Corrected Jan 8, 2025, verified Dec 20, 2024. Standard 746.3809.
Feb 7, 2024 to Jun 28, 20248 inspections
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2023
Dec 5, 2023 to Dec 5, 20234 inspections
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Oct 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.605(6).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.605(6).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.605(6).
Oct 24, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
  During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact.
  Corrected Nov 13, 2023, verified Oct 25, 2023. Standard 746.605(6).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

Aug 22, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5015(c).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
Aug 22, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
  During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.5015(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Notification of Change in Space
  During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing.
  Corrected Sep 29, 2023, verified Sep 21, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
May 18, 2023Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30).
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23.
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The play equipment had mildew.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1015.
May 18, 2023Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30).
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23.
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The play equipment had mildew.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
May 18, 2023Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30).
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23.
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The play equipment had mildew.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.4805(a).
May 18, 2023Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30).
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23.
  Corrected May 23, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
  The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
  The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23.
  Corrected May 22, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  The play equipment had mildew.
  Corrected May 25, 2023, verified May 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).

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