Mariner Montessori
6018 FAIRDALE LN, Houston, TX 77057 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 241
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Bernadette Castro
- Phone
- (713) 783-7490
- Regulated since
- Oct 3, 2019
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1326690 · number 1688251
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (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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Jul 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 30, 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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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Observed expired emergency medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and returned to parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Illness & medication
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Observed expired emergency medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and returned to parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-10.
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Illness & medication
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Jul 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 2, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 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 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a 4 month old asleep in a boppy pillow.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a 4 month old asleep in a boppy pillow.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-27. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation of orientation for 3 caregivers hired in 2025 was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Files for 10 children enrolled in the operation was reviewed. All 10 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. NOTE: Enrollment form did not have area that requested this information
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Records & paperwork
3 caregivers whose date of hire is after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation of orientation for 3 caregivers hired in 2025 was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1329(d) — Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Files for 10 children enrolled in the operation was reviewed. All 10 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. NOTE: Enrollment form did not have area that requested this information
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
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Records & paperwork
3 caregivers whose date of hire is after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-08-22. Correction verified 2025-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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May 27, 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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May 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 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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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed cleaning products on the bottom of a shelf that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the cleaning products.
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 2024-08-15.
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Safety & premises
The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/18/23.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 3/31/21.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
One out of ten student files reviewed did not have a health statement available.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
I observed cleaning products on the bottom of a shelf that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the cleaning products.
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 2024-08-15.
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Safety & premises
The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/18/23.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 3/31/21.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-03.
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Other
One out of ten student files reviewed did not have a health statement available.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-08-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 14, 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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Sep 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was observed feeding a bottle to a 4 month old infant that was propped up on a pillow. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Other
A plugged up extension cord without covers was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Safety & premises
A loose approx 6ft plywood board was on the playground accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Illness & medication
Medication was available for a child that no longer use it. This was corrected at inspection and removed from medication box to go back home with child.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Food & allergies
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Sep 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
A caregiver was observed feeding a bottle to a 4 month old infant that was propped up on a pillow. This was corrected at inspection.
HHSC 746.2419(1) — Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Other
A plugged up extension cord without covers was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Safety & premises
A loose approx 6ft plywood board was on the playground accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.
HHSC 746.3701(5) — Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
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Illness & medication
Medication was available for a child that no longer use it. This was corrected at inspection and removed from medication box to go back home with child.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Safety & premises
2 children with diagnosed allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
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Illness & medication
2 children did not have updated shot records available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other
In the Primary 1 classroom there were 8 children present, but only 6 children were signed in. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
2 caregivers did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-20.
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Safety & premises
2 children with diagnosed allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for review.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-26.
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Illness & medication
2 children did not have updated shot records available for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other
In the Primary 1 classroom there were 8 children present, but only 6 children were signed in. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 18, 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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Jul 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 28, 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 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 27, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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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.