Lakewood Montessori School

12127 MALCOMSON RD, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County

12cited violations

4serious

10inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 279
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Belinda Heston-Cook
Phone: (281) 370-9054
Regulated since: Nov 6, 1996
HHSC IDs: Operation 144552 · number 519995
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	4	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2024	2	2	Staff background & training (2)
2023	2	0	Safety & premises (2)
2022	4	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have the current CPR/FA certification for reviewed.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The Parents Right section from the operational policies was not available for reviewed.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  One caregiver did not have the current CPR/FA certification for reviewed.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  The Parents Right section from the operational policies was not available for reviewed.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-30. Correction verified 2025-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A person claimed to be potential new hire was observed present in the 4-6yo classroom without having a background check submitted. This was corrected when the person was removed from the classroom 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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-06.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  A person claimed to be potential new hire was observed present in the 4-6yo classroom without having a background check submitted. This was corrected when the person was removed from the classroom 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 at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The surfacing on the PreK playground had cracks and a small hole of missing surfacing and the Primary 1 and 5 rooms had brown water stains on the ceiling tiles.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The surfacing on the PreK playground had cracks and a small hole of missing surfacing and the Primary 1 and 5 rooms had brown water stains on the ceiling tiles.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-20. Correction verified 2023-09-21.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational policies was reviewed and observed missing the following sections as spectified in subchapter 746.501 (8)Suspension and expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
- Other
  The CPSC form was observed have not been recertified. This was corrected when the updated form was certified during inspection
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-08.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operational policies was reviewed and observed missing the following sections as spectified in subchapter 746.501 (8)Suspension and expulsion of children (18) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-09-22. Correction verified 2022-09-19.
- Other
  The CPSC form was observed have not been recertified. This was corrected when the updated form was certified during inspection
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-08.
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 Lakewood Montessori School, 12127 MALCOMSON RD, Houston, TX 77070-2381 (operation ID 144552, operation number 519995), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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