Sugar Creek Montessori

4802 FM 1463, Fulshear, TX 77441 · Fort Bend County

32cited violations

14serious

14inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 230
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Gauri Trehan
Phone: (281) 394-9797
Regulated since: Jul 13, 2017
HHSC IDs: Operation 1269410 · number 1646616
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Supervision & ratios 4
Discipline & child guidance 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2)
2025	6	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2023	10	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (6)
2022	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2021	8	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (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

Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Nap mats in multiple classrooms did not have sufficient walking space in between the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies were in a low and unlocked cabinet in multiple classrooms.
  
  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 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Nap mats in multiple classrooms did not have sufficient walking space in between the mats.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-17.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Cleaning supplies were in a low and unlocked cabinet in multiple classrooms.
  
  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 2026-03-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Nap mats in two classrooms were did not have enough spacing for caregivers to walk between.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A cleaning bottle was not clearly labeled in the Primary classroom.
  
  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 2025-04-29.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  Nap mats in two classrooms were did not have enough spacing for caregivers to walk between.
  
  HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  A cleaning bottle was not clearly labeled in the Primary classroom.
  
  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 2025-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-24. Correction verified 2025-01-21.
HHSC inspection history
May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers present with children in care did not have an eligible background check.
  
  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 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
- Staff background & training
  3 caregivers are missing required annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Staff background & training
  Director is missing 30 training hours for previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Multiple bottle of cleaning solution were not labelled in each classroom. Photos were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  A physical activity policy is not provided to the parents within the parent handbook.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Two caregivers present with children in care did not have an eligible background check.
  
  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 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-06-30.
- Staff background & training
  3 caregivers are missing required annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-01.
- Staff background & training
  Director is missing 30 training hours for previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-07-31.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  Multiple bottle of cleaning solution were not labelled in each classroom. Photos were taken.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  A physical activity policy is not provided to the parents within the parent handbook.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-28. Correction verified 2023-07-05.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Director did not have fingerprints completed as part of background check. Note: Scheduled during 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 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  Fire inspection was last conducted December 15, 2020 and has since expired.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Director did not have fingerprints completed as part of background check. Note: Scheduled during 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 2022-07-06. Correction verified 2022-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  Fire inspection was last conducted December 15, 2020 and has since expired.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-02. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Of the ten personnel files evaluated, none of the staff had training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
- Safety & premises
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy plan signed by their parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  The operational policy was missing the following items: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, and Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation is not testing their smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector monthly. They are also not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 9, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Of the ten personnel files evaluated, none of the staff had training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2021-12-13.
- Safety & premises
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have their food allergy plan signed by their parent.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  The operational policy was missing the following items: Safe sleep policy for infants from birth through 12 months old, Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, Procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care center's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online, and Preventing and responding to abuse and neglect of children.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation is not testing their smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector monthly. They are also not inspecting the fire extinguisher monthly.
  
  HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-12. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
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 Sugar Creek Montessori, 4802 FM 1463, Fulshear, TX 77441 (operation ID 1269410, operation number 1646616), 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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[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.