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Mariner Montessori at The Heights
A licensed child care center in Houston, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 5317 DARLING ST, Houston, TX 77007
County: Harris County
Phone: (281) 888-6036
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 80 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1766836
Permit: Full Permit, issued September 26, 2023
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1766836 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 3 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 20 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 10, Medium 7, Medium Low 1)
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 March 24, 2023 to October 23, 2026, newest first: 25 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.
October 23, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 1, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2026 · Correction verified: March 9, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 8, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 25, 2025 · Correction verified: October 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
September 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 23, 2025 · Correction verified: January 21, 2025 · 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.
December 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
November 8, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2024 · Correction verified: December 19, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
September 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 15, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2024 · Correction verified: July 17, 2024 · 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.
July 1, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 23, 2024 · Correction verified: August 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
June 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 20, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2024 · Correction verified: July 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
April 10, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 27, 2024 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 10, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 29, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 12, 2024 · Correction verified: April 10, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
November 8, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 27, 2023 · Correction verified: November 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
September 18, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 29, 2023 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 14, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · 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.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 29, 2023 · Correction verified: September 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: September 5, 2023 · Correction verified: September 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
June 14, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 14, 2023 · Correction verified: June 15, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 18, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 23, 2023 · Correction verified: May 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
March 24, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: March 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: March 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2023 · Correction verified: March 24, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
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- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
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.