Growing Scholars Montessori School

8821 BRIDGE PARK DR, Houston, TX 77064 · Harris County

24cited violations

4serious

12inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 254
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Yvonne Brazenec
Phone: (281) 807-3330
Regulated since: Jul 6, 2004
HHSC IDs: Operation 241257 · number 835083
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 10
Staff background & training 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)
2025	6	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4)
2024	2	0	Staff background & training (2)
2022	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (4)
2021	2	0	Supervision & ratios (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operation was unable to provide documentation of 24 training hours for one caregiver during training year of 10/2024-10/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to carry emergency contact information during field trips.
  
  HHSC 746.3001(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection as required.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
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Jul 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The operation was unable to provide documentation of 24 training hours for one caregiver during training year of 10/2024-10/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-07. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to carry emergency contact information during field trips.
  
  HHSC 746.3001(2) — Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection as required.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication Serious
  During the inspection it was dettermined that the operation administered prescribed medication from one bottle to two separate children.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  Duirng the inspection of the outdoor play area the operation did not have 12 feet of use zone for stationary equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was found to not have mainatined 9 inches of loose fill material on their playgrounds.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication Serious
  During the inspection it was dettermined that the operation administered prescribed medication from one bottle to two separate children.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(2) — Administering Medication - Only to Child for Whom Intended
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-08-06.
- Supervision & ratios
  Duirng the inspection of the outdoor play area the operation did not have 12 feet of use zone for stationary equipment.
  
  HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-06. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation was found to not have mainatined 9 inches of loose fill material on their playgrounds.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-13. Correction verified 2025-08-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The school-age caregiver is missing 19 hours clock hours of annual taining. The staff will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The school-age caregiver is missing 19 hours clock hours of annual taining. The staff will need to receive make-up training hours that will not count towards the current training year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-06. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  9 of 22 staff members did not have current first aid and cpr. 2 of 22 staff members did not have documentation of current first aid and cpr.
  
  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 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have the required annual transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In one of the classrooms cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved.
  
  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 2022-09-01.
- Illness & medication
  Two children with noted food allergies that listed an epi pen or medication in their files did not have a required food allergy emergency plan or the required items on site if exposed.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  9 of 22 staff members did not have current first aid and cpr. 2 of 22 staff members did not have documentation of current first aid and cpr.
  
  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 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-13.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have the required annual transportation safety training.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-08. Correction verified 2022-09-08.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In one of the classrooms cleaning supplies were in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children. Note: This was corrected during the inspection when the cleaning supplies were moved.
  
  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 2022-09-01.
- Illness & medication
  Two children with noted food allergies that listed an epi pen or medication in their files did not have a required food allergy emergency plan or the required items on site if exposed.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-15. Correction verified 2022-09-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  It was determined that the operation failed to notify parents of less serious injuries.
  
  HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 17, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  It was determined that the operation failed to notify parents of less serious injuries.
  
  HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-10. Correction verified 2021-11-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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 Growing Scholars Montessori School, 8821 BRIDGE PARK DR, Houston, TX 77064-8901 (operation ID 241257, operation number 835083), 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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