A-1 Montessori Academy
12805 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston, TX 77077 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 97
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Usha Christie
- Phone
- (832) 350-6409
- Regulated since
- Feb 2, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1280711 · number 1655408
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | Safety & premises (8), Records & paperwork (2), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | Staff background & training (8) |
| 2023 | 10 | 2 | Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Records & paperwork (6), Other (4) |
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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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 23, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last annual certification was done 1/3/2023.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a playground structure with slides with a loose fill surfacing installed over concrete.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 1/31/24. There was not a current fire inspection report for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Safety & premises
One out of four children files reviewed did not have a physician or emergency facility listed for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Safety & premises
Three out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency contact address available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
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Other
Three out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of three caregivers did not have the education requirements available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Oct 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The last annual certification was done 1/3/2023.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed a playground structure with slides with a loose fill surfacing installed over concrete.
HHSC 746.4601(8) — No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-03.
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Safety & premises Serious
Last fire inspection was conducted on 1/31/24. There was not a current fire inspection report for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-11-14.
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Safety & premises
One out of four children files reviewed did not have a physician or emergency facility listed for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.605(10) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Safety & premises
Three out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency contact address available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
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Other
Three out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of three caregivers did not have the education requirements available for licensing to review.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-04. Correction verified 2025-10-29.
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Other
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required HASA training certificates 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(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have the required HASA trainings certificates available to 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 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Three caregivers did not have the required HASA training certificates 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(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
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Staff background & training
Director did not have the required HASA trainings certificates available to 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 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-11-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 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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Jan 30, 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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Jan 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The ceiling tiles were missing upon arrival. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the tiles back into place.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises
The children were outside the room and exposed to safety hazards while the building was under conctruction.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed no address for emergency contact for the 4 children.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other Serious
While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed there to be no person listed for the child to be released to for pickup.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Illness & medication
While reviewing 4 children's records; one child was not up to date on shot records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 14, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The ceiling tiles were missing upon arrival. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the tiles back into place.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-14.
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Safety & premises
The children were outside the room and exposed to safety hazards while the building was under conctruction.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Safety & premises
While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed no address for emergency contact for the 4 children.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Other Serious
While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed there to be no person listed for the child to be released to for pickup.
HHSC 746.605(7) — Required Admission Information - Release Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Illness & medication
While reviewing 4 children's records; one child was not up to date on shot records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-28. Correction verified 2023-12-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit is incomplete. It is missing a guide to first aid handbook, antiseptic solution, wipes and other essential items.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Other
The first aid kit had items that were expired.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 01/15/2021.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The first aid kit is incomplete. It is missing a guide to first aid handbook, antiseptic solution, wipes and other essential items.
HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Other
The first aid kit had items that were expired.
HHSC 746.4003(b) — First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 01/15/2021.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2022-12-06.
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Other
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Jun 7, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 7, 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 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
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Records & paperwork
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Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The daily menu was not updated with substitutions made to the lunch served today. Note: The Director updated the daily menu with substitutions made to today's lunch.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-06.
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Records & paperwork
A child's record evaluated does not have a complete admission form.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The daily menu was not updated with substitutions made to the lunch served today. Note: The Director updated the daily menu with substitutions made to today's lunch.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-01-06.
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Records & paperwork
A child's record evaluated does not have a complete admission form.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-07. Correction verified 2022-01-07.
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Records & paperwork
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