Montessori School Of Downtown

11203 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County

32cited violations

6serious

26inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 299
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Phone: (832) 802-8215
Regulated since: May 21, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1291357 · number 1663341
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 4
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 8
Other 12

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Staff background & training (4)
2025	8	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2)
2024	4	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2)
2023	10	0	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (6)
2022	6	0	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection it was found that one of the staff members who is in charge of transporting children did not have CPR training.
  
  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 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection it was found that the two drivers for the operation dose not currently have the required training hours for transporting children.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection it was found that one of the staff members who is in charge of transporting children did not have CPR training.
  
  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 2026-05-04. Correction verified 2026-04-28.
- Staff background & training
  During the inspection it was found that the two drivers for the operation dose not currently have the required training hours for transporting children.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-27. Correction verified 2026-04-27.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two unlabeled cribs were observed in the Waddlers classroom. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the cribs.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-23.
- Other
  The hooks for the children's belongs were unlabeled in the Butterfly and Toddler Classrooms. Note: This was brought into compliance when the caregiver's labeled the hooks.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation's fire inspection is not currrent. The last inspection was conducted on 11/28/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Two unlabeled cribs were observed in the Waddlers classroom. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the cribs.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-23.
- Other
  The hooks for the children's belongs were unlabeled in the Butterfly and Toddler Classrooms. Note: This was brought into compliance when the caregiver's labeled the hooks.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation's fire inspection is not currrent. The last inspection was conducted on 11/28/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the cord to a bottle warmer was left unsecured. This allowed a toddler to pull on it and sustain burns from the hot water that spilled from the device.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Based on evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support that a caregiver did not use good judgment when the cord to a bottle warmer was left unsecured. This allowed a toddler to pull on it and sustain burns from the hot water that spilled from the device.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(7) — Safety - Bottle Warmers Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-20.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support two caregivers yelled at multiple children.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support two caregivers yelled at multiple children.
  
  HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-13. Correction verified 2024-09-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  The Transition 1, Transition 2, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms all had chemicals that were within the children's reach. Note: This was corrected when the items were put away in areas out of the children's reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 17, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  The Transition 1, Transition 2, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms all had chemicals that were within the children's reach. Note: This was corrected when the items were put away in areas out of the children's reach.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One caregiver has a diploma that is not translated into English.
  
  HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
- Other
  In the waddlers classroom, the caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was caring for and a roster with the information was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  Five out of ten employee files evaluated had CPR certification that was taken online but was missing the hands on training instruction and testing.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
- Safety & premises
  In the transition classroom, children were napping however, there was not adequate space between the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Other
  In the Sr toddlers classroom, I observed multiple children lying on the wrong mats as the assignment chart did not match. In the Jr toddlers and transition classrooms, the mats were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  One caregiver has a diploma that is not translated into English.
  
  HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
- Other
  In the waddlers classroom, the caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was caring for and a roster with the information was not available.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-27. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Staff background & training
  Five out of ten employee files evaluated had CPR certification that was taken online but was missing the hands on training instruction and testing.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
- Safety & premises
  In the transition classroom, children were napping however, there was not adequate space between the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
- Other
  In the Sr toddlers classroom, I observed multiple children lying on the wrong mats as the assignment chart did not match. In the Jr toddlers and transition classrooms, the mats were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-11. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out of seven caregivers did not have CPR/first aid training on file.
  
  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 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Illness & medication
  One out of ten children did not have current immunizations on file for review.
  
  HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One out of seven caregivers did not have CPR/first aid training on file.
  
  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 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
- Illness & medication
  One out of ten children did not have current immunizations on file for review.
  
  HHSC 746.613(c)(1) — Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-21. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support children were watching a program that was not age appropriate.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 30, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Based on information obtained, there was sufficient evidence to support children were watching a program that was not age appropriate.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(2) — Screen Time Activities - Age-appropriate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-08. Correction verified 2022-08-03.
HHSC inspection history

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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, 11203 SHADOW CREEK PKWY, Pearland, TX 77584-7344 (operation ID 1291357, operation number 1663341), 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.

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