Montessori School Of Downtown

15625 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062 · Harris County

30cited violations

10serious

36inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 175
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Vanessa Poe
Phone: (281) 488-7599
Regulated since: Sep 25, 1996
HHSC IDs: Operation 145302 · number 520973
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 2
Discipline & child guidance 6
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 12
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Staff background & training (4)
2025	4	0	Safety & premises (2), Other (2)
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2023	6	6	Discipline & child guidance (6)
2022	10	4	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4)
2021	4	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the review of records the center director first aid and cpr expired 7/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
- Staff background & training
  During the review of records the center director cpr and first aid expired 7/2026
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 18, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the review of records the center director first aid and cpr expired 7/2026.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-25.
- Staff background & training
  During the review of records the center director cpr and first aid expired 7/2026
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-25. Correction verified 2026-08-21.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 18, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-19.
- Safety & premises
  Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-19.
- Safety & premises
  Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-05. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-02. Correction verified 2024-07-01.
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May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-07-06. Correction verified 2023-07-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-30. Correction verified 2023-09-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Records & paperwork
  The New Director file was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
- Safety & premises Serious
  There was no annual fire inspection available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-13.
- Records & paperwork
  The New Director file was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-21. Correction verified 2022-10-12.
HHSC inspection history
May 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
  
  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 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.
  
  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 2022-05-31. Correction verified 2022-06-06.
HHSC inspection history
May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 24, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-28. Correction verified 2022-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director was lacking the required transportation training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 29, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director was lacking the required transportation training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-11-30.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Montessori School of Downtown, 15625 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Houston, TX 77062-3668 (operation ID 145302, operation number 520973), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.