Mariner Montessori at the Heights
5317 Darling St, Houston, TX 77007
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 72 serious, 4 minor findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 8, 2024.
60 inspections · 16 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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8 critical, 72 serious, 4 minor findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 8, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
20 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2405(4) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3809 (4 visits); 746.605(6) (4 visits); 746.303(b) (4 visits); 746.2805(1) (4 visits); 746.1609 (8 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.605(11) (4 visits); 746.605(13)(B)(i) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(3) (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.301(2) (4 visits); 746.603(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.4203 (4 visits); 746.605(8) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.5202(1) (4 visits); 746.503 (4 visits); 746.4305 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Mar 9, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
92 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
State verification published Mar 9, 2026.
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
- Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026. Standard 746.2405(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- 2025
- Dec 8, 2025 to Dec 8, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 8, 2025 inspection
- Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3809.
- Sep 12, 2025 to Sep 12, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 12, 2025 inspection
- Sep 12, 2025 inspection
- Sep 12, 2025 inspection
- Sep 12, 2025 inspection
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- Jan 21, 2025Assessment1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.303(b).
- 2024
- Nov 12, 2024 to Dec 20, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 20, 2024 inspection
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- Nov 12, 2024 inspection
- Nov 8, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Nov 8, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Nov 8, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Nov 8, 2024Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- Jul 17, 2024 to Sep 30, 202412 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
- Sep 30, 2024 inspection
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- Aug 26, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 17, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 17, 2024 inspection
- Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jun 27, 2024 to Jun 27, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 27, 2024 inspection
- Jun 27, 2024 inspection
- Jun 27, 2024 inspection
- Jun 27, 2024 inspection
- Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1609.
- Apr 10, 2024 to Apr 10, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Apr 10, 2024 inspection
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection11 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.503.
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection11 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection11 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection11 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(13)(B)(i).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2024. Standard 746.605(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- 2023
- Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- Sep 18, 2023 to Sep 18, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 29, 2023Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 29, 2023Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 29, 2023Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Aug 29, 2023Inspection8 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.605(16).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.503.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
- Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.401(2).
- May 18, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- May 18, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- May 18, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- May 18, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Storage for Individual Belongings
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
Correction verified May 22, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5533.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(1)(A).
- Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5533.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(1)(A).
- Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5533.
- Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5533.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
Correction verified Mar 24, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2605(1)(A).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Sep 26, 2023
- Capacity
- 80 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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5317 Darling St, Houston, TX 77007
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