Montessori Kids Universe of Stone Oak

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: Monthly fire extinguisher inspections were not available for review from January to June. Was compliant when the July monthly inspection was completed, and fire extinguishers inspection will be documented moving forward. .

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: In the reviewed video footage, a caregiver lifts an infant out of the bouncy seat by extending both arms and grasping the child's hands and wrists, causing the infant's head to lean back before being placed on the ground.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A sleeping infant must be removed from a restrictive device.

State rule 746.2426(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible"

Inspector's note: Video footage provided for the investigation included a statement from the caregiver, indicating that an infant was sleeping in a bouncy seat.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant

State rule 746.2427 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infants Sleep on Backs or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant"

Inspector's note: Upon reviewing the video footage, it was found that infants had been placed either on their sides or on their stomachs in the cribs.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: During the review of the video footage, a caregiver leaves the classroom for a minute, leaving one caregiver alone with seven children.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after removing gloves.

State rule 746.3415(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves"

Inspector's note: Upon reviewing the video footage, it was found that the caregivers did not wash their hands after removing their gloves following the children's feeding.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands before eating.

State rule 746.3417(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing Before Eating"

Inspector's note: Video footage obtained revealed that children's hands were not washed before meals.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Crib Activities

State rule 746.2425 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Crib Activities"

Inspector's note: When reviewing the video footage, it was determined that an infant was awake and placed in a crib for over thirty minutes.

Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: In the three toddler classrooms, there was not a changing mat for diaper changing.

Corrected Jan 20, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).