Garden Montessori School
8644 BEVERLYHILL ST, Houston, TX 77063 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ailia Hasan
- Phone
- (713) 485-0400
- Regulated since
- Jul 14, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1428307 · number 1759331
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 18 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. Notice of renewal was sent 5/31/2025. NOTE: Director left premises at same time as Inspector.
HHSC 745.621(b)(1)(B) — AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-24.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-01. Correction verified 2025-09-02.
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Safety & premises
The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-24.
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Records & paperwork
Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 29, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Illness & medication
During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Supervision & ratios
1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.
HHSC 746.503 — Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Safety & premises
Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Other
Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Other
Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.
HHSC 746.605(13)(A) — Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
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Staff background & training
Training certificates in the following topics was not available for review for 2 staff during the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Early Childhood Brain Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Records & paperwork
Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-30.
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Other
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Feb 27, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the follow up inspection, dishes were observed on the hand washing sink again. Note: The operation removed the dishes from the sink area during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-27.
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Other
The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-12. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-17. Correction verified 2024-01-18.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.
HHSC 746.2419(8) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-02-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Safety & premises
A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-24. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-01-29.
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Safety & premises
The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.
HHSC 746.5315 — Smoke-Detection System Tested
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-07. Correction verified 2024-02-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 21, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(1)(A) — Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-26.
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Other
The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The written operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activities. The following information was missing: -The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The plan for physical activity on days when extreme weather prohibits or limits outdoor time.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection, 10 children's files were evaluated. 9 files were missing the following information: - Address and/or Phone # for Emergency contact person - Releas Contact Name and Phone # - No signature for receipt of operational policies
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-07.
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Records & paperwork
1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-30. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-03-17.
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Safety & premises
A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-21. Correction verified 2023-03-15.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 30, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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