Joy Montessori, Houston TX: inspection record

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 5, 2026

Critical findings on record

1 critical and 9 serious findings across 9 visits. Most recent critical finding: Jun 10, 2025. Latest visit Feb 17, 2026, no findings.

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Jun 10, 2025InspectionCriticalSmoke Detectors TestingTexas: High+ 2 more findings from this visit: fire extinguishers serviced, children's products- review list and remove…Corrected during the visit

“The home did not have documentation that the smoke detector had been check monthly.”Texas HHSC inspector, Jun 10, 2025 report. Quoted verbatim.

Jan 30, 2026InspectionSeriousAnimals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, ReptilesTexas: Medium High+ 2 more findings from this visit: written operational policies - animals, sanitation of building, grounds and…Verified corrected Feb 17, 2026

Apr 10, 2025InspectionSeriousPediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversTexas: Medium High+ 1 more finding from this visit: pediatric first-aid and pediatric cpr…Verified corrected Apr 14, 2025

10findings in 36 months8verified corrected by Texas2corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Provider details

Hours8 am–2:30 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Harris
License number: 1797991
Date issued: Jul 9, 2025
Licensed capacity: 8 children

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Nov 6, 2023–Nov 6, 2026 · 36 months

Latest recorded visit

Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection

No findings recorded

9 recorded visits · 10 available findings.

1Critical findings

9Serious findings

0Minor findings

0Severity N/A

Source checked Nov 5, 2026 · Inspection history is not a safety rating.

Visits in the past 12 months

2 visits

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20262 visits · 3 recorded findings

Feb 17, 2026Inspection
No findings recorded
Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 findings
Written Operational Policies - Animals
Serious
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
State verification recorded Feb 17, 2026.
Standard 747.501(7) · Written Operational Policies - Animals
State severity
Medium
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Not recorded
Finding source ID
1025772756
Visit source ID
905647343
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Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Serious
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
State verification recorded Feb 17, 2026.
Standard 747.3705(a) · Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025933109
Visit source ID
905647343
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Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Serious
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
State verification recorded Feb 17, 2026.
Standard 747.3203 · Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State severity
Medium High
Corrected at visit
No
Correction reported
Feb 13, 2026
Technical assistance
Recorded
Finding source ID
1025973380
Visit source ID
905647343
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Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 10 available findings.

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Written Operational Policies - Animals

Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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Feb 17, 2026 · Inspection

9 recorded visits · 10 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Written Operational Policies - Animals

Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles

Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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