Southampton Montessori Lp
5012 MORNINGSIDE DR, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 576
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Jennifer Obregon
- Phone
- (713) 526-6982
- Regulated since
- Aug 23, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1465410 · number 1788825
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
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 2026-10-09.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-09.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver was missing the following training for 1.emergency preparedness, 2. controlling the spread of communicable disease, diseases, 3. administering medication, 4. handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and 5. responding to food, allergies and 6. understanding building safety.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-10-09.
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Other
Maintenance checklist had not been kept for the Month of August 2026.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01.
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Staff background & training
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May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It has been determined that the operation allowed a child to stay in the bathroom for the duration of after naptime bathroom break for a total of 35 minutes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It has been determined that the operation left two children unsupervised in a restroom connected to the classroom for 5 minutes.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-05-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Records for 9 children were reviewed. 1 did not have an emergency contact listed and 2 did not have an address for the emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-10-24.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 26, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A major play structure had a platform that was over 6 feet tall. Children between 3-5 years old were observed playing on it.
HHSC 746.4607(b)(2) — Maximum Height - Under Age 5
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-15.
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Illness & medication
One child was missing the following information: Field Trip authorization, medication authorization, swimming authorization.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Safety & premises
Six children were missing the address of their emergency contact.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-09. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Other
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Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other Serious
It has been established via investigation that a caregiver was using inappropriate discipline against a child by grabbing and pulling an arm.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-05. Correction verified 2025-09-19.
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Other Serious
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Feb 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver responsible for a group of 14 children ages 22 months-3 years old was present without an eligible background check. Note: The operation instructed the caregiver they cannot return until notice of eligibility is received.
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 2024-06-26. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who transports children needs transportation training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-01. Correction verified 2024-06-27.
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Other
The last sanitation inspection was completed 06/01/2023.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-10. Correction verified 2024-07-03.
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Illness & medication
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed parent signatures on their food allergy emergency plan. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact. One child enrolled needed an updated immunization record. One child enrolled has permission to participate in water activities however there was no indication if the child is able to swim without assistance. Records for two children enrolled did not indicate if there is permission to transport for field trips or emergency care.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Three of the operations classrooms were damaged due to bursting pipes.
HHSC 746.305(a)(1) — Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-02. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During this inspection a caregiver was observed with a group of 21 children ages 3-5 years old. The caregiver did not have an active background check. Note: The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.
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 2023-12-18. Correction verified 2024-01-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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