Growing Scholars Montessori School
13013 FRY RD, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 386
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Haley Twidwell
- Phone
- (281) 213-9900
- Regulated since
- Aug 8, 2008
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 346814 · number 890431
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 8 | Illness & medication (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Safety & premises (4), Other (4) |
| 2022 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (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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Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · 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.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, caregivers in two difference classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Aug 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection, caregivers in two difference classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-06. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
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Other Serious
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed standing alone in the hall way and then walked back to another room during the inspection.
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 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles in the infant room contained brown water stains. Note: The provider replaced the ceiling tiles during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was observed standing alone in the hall way and then walked back to another room during the inspection.
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 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles in the infant room contained brown water stains. Note: The provider replaced the ceiling tiles during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report a child's injury requiring medical treatment to CCR within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 20, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained, the operation did not report a child's injury requiring medical treatment to CCR within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-23. Correction verified 2026-08-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child's nap mat was placed in front a door during the inspection. Note- The provider moved the nap mat during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-22.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A child's nap mat was placed in front a door during the inspection. Note- The provider moved the nap mat during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2909(1) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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May 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has not provided a copy of the operational policies showing the following information has been updated: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Illness & medication
As of today, the operation has not provided documentation showing proof of an unexpired Epi Pen for a child with a documented food allergy.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 19, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation has not provided a copy of the operational policies showing the following information has been updated: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-05-22.
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Illness & medication
As of today, the operation has not provided documentation showing proof of an unexpired Epi Pen for a child with a documented food allergy.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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May 7, 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 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
The following information was missing from the operational policies: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with several toys in the crib during the inspection. Note: The toys were removed from the crib during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Illness & medication
Observed 2 expired epi-pens during the inspection that have not been disposed of or given back to parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Other Serious
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers in two classrooms did not know the correct number of children they were responsible during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
The following information was missing from the operational policies: - Safe Sleeping Policies for Infants under 12 months - Parents Rights Information - Employee required training and information on awareness of Child Abuse and Maltreatment
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping with several toys in the crib during the inspection. Note: The toys were removed from the crib during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-07.
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Illness & medication
Observed 2 expired epi-pens during the inspection that have not been disposed of or given back to parents.
HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-15. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 1, 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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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed an infant with a pacifier attachment in the crib. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Other
During the inspection the active play space had not been inspected. Note: The active play space inspection was completed by the director prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed a sharp plastic item near the play equipment, I also observed a large ladder used for repairs all accessible to children in care. Note: Items were removed prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Other
During the inspection, I observed two classrooms have incomplete sign in and sign out sheets. Note: Sign in and sign out logs were completed prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed an infant with a pacifier attachment in the crib. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(1) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Other
During the inspection the active play space had not been inspected. Note: The active play space inspection was completed by the director prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises
During the inspection I observed a sharp plastic item near the play equipment, I also observed a large ladder used for repairs all accessible to children in care. Note: Items were removed prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Other
During the inspection, I observed two classrooms have incomplete sign in and sign out sheets. Note: Sign in and sign out logs were completed prior to the completion of the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-09-05.
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Safety & premises
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Sep 6, 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 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 28, 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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Jul 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 12, 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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Sep 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 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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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check. Note: The caregiver in direct care of a child now has an active background check on file.
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 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was in direct care of a child without an active background check. Note: The caregiver in direct care of a child now has an active background check on file.
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 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 29, 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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Jul 29, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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