Montessori Childrens Cottage

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from November 16, 2021 to August 20, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 35 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. August 20, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 3, 2026 · Correction verified: September 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house.

   • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 3, 2026 · Correction verified: September 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.

   • 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 31, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.

2. August 4, 2026 · Inspection · 8 citations

   • 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly.

   • 746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep.

   • 746.605(16)(A) - AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child can swim competently.

   • 746.5001(4) - Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons.

   • 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep.

   • 746.605(16)(B) - AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 4, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child is required to wear a personal flotation device.

   • 746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2026 · Correction verified: August 20, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.

3. August 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

4. August 5, 2025 · Inspection · 6 citations

   • 746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

     Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.

   • 746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2025 · Correction verified: August 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.

   • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 19, 2025 · Correction verified: August 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.

   • 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

   • 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.

   • 746.3427 - Pest Extermination

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 12, 2025 · Correction verified: August 12, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     1 active ant bed is present on the playground.

5. August 23, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

6. August 6, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations

   • 746.2805(9) - Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 6, 2024 · Correction verified: August 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.

   • 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 20, 2024 · Correction verified: August 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.

   • 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 16, 2024 · Correction verified: August 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.

7. August 8, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations

   • 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2023 · Correction verified: August 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.

   • 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2023 · Correction verified: August 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.

   • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2023 · Correction verified: August 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.

   • 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.

   • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 11, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered

8. January 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

9. December 22, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations

   • 746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.

   • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.

10. August 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

11. August 8, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations

    • 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.

    • 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.

    • 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.

    • 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2022 · Correction verified: August 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.

12. January 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

13. January 19, 2022 · Investigation · No citations

14. January 18, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 18, 2022 · Correction verified: January 26, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.

15. November 23, 2021 · Inspection · No citations

16. November 16, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.

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All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.