Montessori School Of Downtown
2525 COUNTY ROAD 90, Pearland, TX 77584 · Brazoria County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 325
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (281) 412-5763
- Regulated since
- Mar 25, 2003
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 210766 · number 819745
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 12 | 9 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (4), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (3) |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Discipline & child guidance (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 31, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation of the most recent fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-05-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver held a child so tightly during a tantrum, that the child had bruises and scratches
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-22. Correction verified 2025-06-04.
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Other Serious
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who did not have a background check was present at the operation and had access to children in care
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 2025-03-11. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
During a follow up inspection, the play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side was not fixed as it was still slightly tilted.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Feb 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation was not available for review to support that seven out of ten employees completed 24 clock hours of annual training .
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two of ten employees do not have current first aid certification on file for review.
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 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
Two out of ten employees do not have CPR certification on file for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Other Serious
The electrical outlets were uncovered in the Dinosaur, Butterfly, and Bird classrooms. Note: This was corrected when covers were added to the outlets.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-18.
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Other
In the bird classroom, I observed that multiple hooks with children's belongings were not labeled. Note: This was corrected when the caregiver labeled the hooks.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-18.
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Safety & premises Serious
The play structure on the School of Infants and Toddlers side is slightly tilted and is a potential safety hazard.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's fire inspection is not current. The last inspection was conducted on 12/12/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
One out of three transportation vehicles evaluated are missing a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 16, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not reported the number of employees who left employment as required by January 15, 2025.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-16. Correction verified 2025-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During a follow up inspection, multiple classrooms felt warm during the walkthrough of the operation.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-25. Correction verified 2024-10-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 25, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support multiple classrooms are hot and not properly ventilated.
HHSC 746.3407(10) — Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Based on information obtained during an investigation, there is sufficient evidence to support insects were observed in the operation on multiple occasions.
HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-02. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Other Serious
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Apr 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One out of ten employee personnel files evaluated is missing a high school diploma or the equivalent.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-08. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Other
In the transition classroom, I observed multiple children, napping on cots and their names did not match the assignment chart.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
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Other
The hooks for the children's belongings were not labeled in the Birds, Wildlife, and Elephant classrooms.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-01. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support a child walked away from the operation due to inadequate supervision.
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 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support parents were not notified when their child wandered away from the operation.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-11-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on information obtained during the DFPS investigation, there was sufficient evidence to support parents were not provided with an incident report when their child walked away from the operation.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-27. Correction verified 2023-11-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
One employee does not have education credentials translated into English.
HHSC 746.1045 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
One out of ten caregivers does not have a high school diploma or the equivalent on file.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training
Four out of ten caregivers are missing current annual training on file for review.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
Three employees do not have current CPR certification training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-11. Correction verified 2023-08-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
In the Butterfly, Transition, and Jr Toddler classrooms, cleaning products were in unlocked cabinets and were accessible to children. Note: Corrected when the cleaning products were removed from each classroom.
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 2023-07-28.
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Other Serious
In the Asia and Cultural classrooms, I observed fans on the floor that were accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-21.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have a playground maintenance checklist on file for review.
HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-04. Correction verified 2023-08-10.
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Other
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May 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 16, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Four out of ten employee records evaluated were missing CPR/First aid training that adheres to the CPR guidelines as the manikin portion was not completed.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-25. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Illness & medication Serious
One out of ten children's records evaluated were missing current immunization records on file for review.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the evidence obtained during the DFPS investigation, the operation did not contact Child Care Regulation in a timely manner to report the concerns.
HHSC 746.201(5) — Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-05-04.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on information received during the DFPS investigation, there is a sufficient amount of evidence that a caregiver pulled a child?s ear as a form of discipline.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-11. Correction verified 2022-05-05.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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