Austin Montessori Sunset
5012 SUNSET TRL, Austin, TX 78745 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 286
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Valerie Pheasant
- Phone
- (512) 892-0253
- Regulated since
- Dec 13, 1985
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 99295 · number 184979
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 14 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 11, 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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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that the operation did not give all families the list of Parents Rights, in autumn 2023 as required. This issue has now been resolved by the operation adding the list to their admission materials.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was found that the operation did not give all families the list of Parents Rights, in autumn 2023 as required. This issue has now been resolved by the operation adding the list to their admission materials.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-30. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At inspection, two classrooms had uncovered trash cans that contained garbage.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
At inspection, three classrooms had toaster ovens that could be accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
At inspection, two classrooms had uncovered trash cans that contained garbage.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
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Safety & premises
At inspection, three classrooms had toaster ovens that could be accessible to children in care.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-24. Correction verified 2025-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 4, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2025 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 30, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children aged 4 1/2 to 5 years, who were in care for approximately seven consecutive hours, did not have a designated quiet or naptime.
HHSC 746.2901 — Supervised Naptime Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
Two classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing provisions on suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, employee vaccinations, and inclusive care for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
Out of the ten children's files reviewed, one child did not have all the required immunizations up to date.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
The staff training certificates were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Children aged 4 1/2 to 5 years, who were in care for approximately seven consecutive hours, did not have a designated quiet or naptime.
HHSC 746.2901 — Supervised Naptime Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
Two classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were missing provisions on suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, employee vaccinations, and inclusive care for children with special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(8) — Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Illness & medication Serious
Out of the ten children's files reviewed, one child did not have all the required immunizations up to date.
HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Staff background & training
The staff training certificates were not available for review at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Other
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Jan 12, 2024 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 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2023 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 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A student teacher observer was present with the children without an eligible background check. The student teacher was sent home during the 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 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two members of the governing body are not listed as controlling persons.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The garbage can in a classroom did not have a lid and there was garbage accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Illness & medication
Two children's medications were not in the original container and did not contain the prescription label.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed CPSC form porsted.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Other
The playground outside the Cypress cottage did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A student teacher observer was present with the children without an eligible background check. The student teacher was sent home during the 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 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-08.
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Records & paperwork
Two members of the governing body are not listed as controlling persons.
HHSC 746.305(a)(7) — Report Change in Controlling Person
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The garbage can in a classroom did not have a lid and there was garbage accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Illness & medication
Two children's medications were not in the original container and did not contain the prescription label.
HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a signed CPSC form porsted.
HHSC 746.4135(c) — Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-14. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Other
The playground outside the Cypress cottage did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 14, 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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Nov 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 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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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 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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Feb 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 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 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
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.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- 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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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.