Northwood Montessori School

14901 WELCOME LN, Houston, TX 77014 · Harris County

16cited violations

1serious

8inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 91
Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maria Vazquez
Phone: (281) 444-9433
Regulated since: May 13, 1987
HHSC IDs: Operation 95282 · number 58961
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 3
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 8
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	1	0	Other (1)
2025	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2024	2	0	Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	11	1	Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two staff did not have translated education documentation showing the equivalency of a High School diploma.
  
  HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-20. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Fire inspection observed dated 1/25/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-29.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  During inspection there was less than 6 inches of mulch observed on the playgrounds.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-02-26.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-22. Correction verified 2024-01-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 1, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
- Records & paperwork
  As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
- Records & paperwork
  As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
- Supervision & ratios
  As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
- Records & paperwork
  As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(1)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notifications 2. The promotion of outdoor and physical activities 3. Procedures for parents to discuss question and concerns with the director. 4. Vaccine policy for staff 5. Procedures for parents to visit the center without prior approval.
  
  HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
- Records & paperwork
  Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date.
  
  HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
- Records & paperwork
  Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
- Records & paperwork
  Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.
  
  HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-03-14. Correction verified 2022-04-01.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Northwood Montessori School, 14901 WELCOME LN, Houston, TX 77014-1405 (operation ID 95282, operation number 58961), 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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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.