Memorial Garden Montessori School
737 BUNKER HILL RD, Houston, TX 77024 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 83
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shumaila Sattani
- Phone
- (346) 319-3994
- Regulated since
- Jul 11, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1393908 · number 1732418
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During today's inspection, children were observed using the swing set without a caregiver positioned at the back of the swing set as required by the variance. Additionally, a soft barrier was not installed on the fence located behind the swing set.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver needs 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver completed online Pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During today's inspection, children were observed using the swing set without a caregiver positioned at the back of the swing set as required by the variance. Additionally, a soft barrier was not installed on the fence located behind the swing set.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-28.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver needs 24 clock hours of pre-service training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver completed online Pediatric CPR training.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
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Other Serious
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Observed expired allergy medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: The medication was removed and returned to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-16.
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Illness & medication
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Jun 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Observed expired allergy medication stored in the medication cabinet. NOTE: The medication was removed and returned to the parent.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 28, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported to CCR the number of employees who ceased working at the center in 2024 within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-29. Correction verified 2025-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain training in the following topics: Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Administering Medication
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Safety & premises
The food Allergy Emergency Plans were not signed by both the parent and the physician for children with documented food allergies.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 24, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files evaluated did not contain training in the following topics: Preventing and Controlling the Spread of Communicable Diseases Understanding Building and Physical Premises Safety Handling, Storing and Disposing Hazardous Materials Understanding and Responding to Food Allergies Administering Medication
HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-08. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Safety & premises
The food Allergy Emergency Plans were not signed by both the parent and the physician for children with documented food allergies.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 8 employee files evaluated did not contain verification of meeting the minimum educatoinal requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Illness & medication
Expired medication was observed during the inspection. Note: The provider disposed of the expired medication during inspection.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
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Other
The distance in the rear of the swing does not meet use zone requirements. It does not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing. An additional 5 ft is needed.
HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Other Serious
1 out of 8 children's files evaluated did not contain the name and phone number for a release contact person. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 8 employee files evaluated did not contain verification of meeting the minimum educatoinal requirements.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
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Illness & medication
Expired medication was observed during the inspection. Note: The provider disposed of the expired medication during inspection.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
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Other
The distance in the rear of the swing does not meet use zone requirements. It does not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the protective surfacing. An additional 5 ft is needed.
HHSC 746.4807(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-07.
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Other Serious
1 out of 8 children's files evaluated did not contain the name and phone number for a release contact person. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-07-13.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I did not observe most recent inspection posted. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Mar 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
I did not observe most recent inspection posted. Note: corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-03.
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Other
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The designated director does not meet qualifications.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I did not observe written operational policies with completed information available for review.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
I did not observe documentation to show cribs meet required federal rules.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe parts of the operation with unfinished walls and building still having construction happening in several rooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
I did not observe complete first aid kit available in the operation.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The designated director does not meet qualifications.
HHSC 746.1015 — Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I did not observe written operational policies with completed information available for review.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
I did not observe documentation to show cribs meet required federal rules.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
I observe parts of the operation with unfinished walls and building still having construction happening in several rooms.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios
I did not observe complete first aid kit available in the operation.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-26. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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