Armand Bayou Montessori School

Violations by category

• Supervision & ratios 6
• Safety & premises 24
• Staff background & training 24
• Records & paperwork 2
• Other 4

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

2. May 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

3. Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

4. Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

5. Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.

     HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-11.

   • Supervision & ratios

     The operational policies are missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.

     HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-16.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The fire extinguisher in the van needed to be serviced and secured.

     HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-12.

   • Staff background & training

     One personnel record evaluated was missing documentation to show received center and operational policies, notarized affidavit and orientation statement.

     HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-12.

   HHSC inspection history

6. Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Staff background & training

     The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.

     HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-11.

   • Supervision & ratios

     The operational policies are missing complete list of the parent rights documentation.

     HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-16.

   • Safety & premises Serious

     The fire extinguisher in the van needed to be serviced and secured.

     HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

     HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-12.

   • Staff background & training

     One personnel record evaluated was missing documentation to show received center and operational policies, notarized affidavit and orientation statement.

     HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-24. Correction verified 2025-12-12.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

7. Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

8. Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

9. Nov 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
   • Safety & premises

     I observe several wooden boards in the playground fence to be deteriorating and one board was missing along the rear section.

     HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.

   • Other

     The outdoor fence for children under five years old is not four feet height requirement around the entire outdoor activity space.

     HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.

   • Other

     I did not observe a written plan to supervise children while traveling to and from the outdoor activity space.

     HHSC 746.4311 — Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

     HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2025-12-17.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

10. Nov 18, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      I observe several wooden boards in the playground fence to be deteriorating and one board was missing along the rear section.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.

    • Other

      The outdoor fence for children under five years old is not four feet height requirement around the entire outdoor activity space.

      HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-25.

    • Other

      I did not observe a written plan to supervise children while traveling to and from the outdoor activity space.

      HHSC 746.4311 — Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-31. Correction verified 2025-12-17.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

12. Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises Serious

      The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.

      HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-21.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Jan 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises Serious

      The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.

      HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-21.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

15. Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected 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 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-09.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.

      HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

    • Safety & premises

      I observe two nails protruding from wooden logs in the playground presenting safety hazard.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-10.

    HHSC inspection history

16. Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training Serious

      I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected 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 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-09.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.

      HHSC 746.2429 — Covering Infant's Head or Crib

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-09. Correction verified 2024-01-19.

    • Safety & premises

      I observe two nails protruding from wooden logs in the playground presenting safety hazard.

      HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-16. Correction verified 2024-01-10.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

17. Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.

      HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-11.

    • Safety & premises

      One personnel record evaluated was missing current driver license on file.

      HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-11.

    HHSC inspection history

18. Jan 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.

      HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-18. Correction verified 2023-01-11.

    • Safety & premises

      One personnel record evaluated was missing current driver license on file.

      HHSC 746.901(9) — Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-16. Correction verified 2023-01-11.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

19. Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

20. Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

21. Apr 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose fill surfacing on the school age playground is not measuring nine inches. Also, grass has begun to ovegrow the surfacing in areas. Pictures were taken.

      HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-04-28.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

22. Apr 6, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      A follow-up inspection was conducted and compliance was not met. This deficiency is being re-cited. The loose fill surfacing on the school age playground is not measuring nine inches. Also, grass has begun to ovegrow the surfacing in areas. Pictures were taken.

      HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-04-27. Correction verified 2022-04-28.

    HHSC inspection history

23. Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five staff lacked current First Aid training.

      HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five five staff lacked current CPR training.

      HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four lacked one clock hour of training in recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect.

      HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

      HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, nine lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 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 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      The director did not complete one clock hour of annual training covering SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

      HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      The director lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

      HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-03.

    • Staff background & training

      The van drivers and the director have not completed a valid transportation safety training course.

      HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-19.

    • Safety & premises

      The loose-fill surfacing on the school age playground is not being maintained at a depth of nine inches. Also, grass has begun to overgrow the loose-fill surfacing in some areas. Pictures were taken.

      HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-04-06.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policies does not inform parents of the requirement for physical activity and outside play time.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 or children with limited mobility will be evacuated 2. The staff's responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency 3. How children will be accounted for at the safe area and alternate shelter

      HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation 2. How you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation 3. How staff will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical care and the sign-in/sign-out logs.

      HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-03.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

      HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

      HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Records & paperwork

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.

      HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

24. Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five staff lacked current First Aid training.

      HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, five five staff lacked current CPR training.

      HHSC 746.1301(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, four lacked one clock hour of training in recognizing and reporting the signs of child abuse and neglect.

      HHSC 746.1309(c) — Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 children's records evaluated, five lacked training in SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

      HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, nine lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 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 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      The director did not complete one clock hour of annual training covering SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma and Understanding Early Childhood Brain Development for the August 2020-August 2021 training year.

      HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    • Staff background & training

      The director lacked training in the following topics for the August 2020--August 2021 training year: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Communicable diseases including immunizations 3. Administering medications 4. Food allergies 5. Understanding building and physical premises safety 6. Handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials.

      HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-11. Correction verified 2022-02-03.

    • Staff background & training

      The van drivers and the director have not completed a valid transportation safety training course.

      HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-13. Correction verified 2022-01-19.

    • Safety & premises

      The loose-fill surfacing on the school age playground is not being maintained at a depth of nine inches. Also, grass has begun to overgrow the loose-fill surfacing in some areas. Pictures were taken.

      HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-04-06.

    • Supervision & ratios

      The operational policies does not inform parents of the requirement for physical activity and outside play time.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-09.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan is lacking the following information: 1. How children under the age of 2 or children with limited mobility will be evacuated 2. The staff's responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency 3. How children will be accounted for at the safe area and alternate shelter

      HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not include the following information: 1. The emergency telephone number on file with Child Care Regulation 2. How you will communicate with local authorities and Child Care Regulation 3. How staff will evacuate with parent and emergency contact information, authorization for emergency medical care and the sign-in/sign-out logs.

      HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-02-03.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be cared for during the emergency.

      HHSC 746.5202(4) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Safety & premises

      The emergency preparedness plan does not state how children will be reunited with their parents once the emergency is over.

      HHSC 746.5202(5) — Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-28.

    • Records & paperwork

      Of the 10 personnel records evaluated, two lacked documentation of how they meet the education requirements.

      HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-16. Correction verified 2022-02-11.

    HHSC inspection history