Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: Transportation training for an employee transports children was observed to be expired.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food

State rule 746.3807(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Storage of Medication - Refrigerate Separate from Food"

Inspector's note: Medication was observed to be in refrigerator with food. Corrected at Inspection: The medication was observed to be taken out of the refrigerator and stored in another area of the facility.

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

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Feeding instruction was observed to not be updated for the required every thirty days.

Corrected Jun 18, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. 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: Caregiver was observed to be out of ratio with twelve children that are 18 months to 23 months. The ratio for one caregiver for 18 months to 23 months is nine children.

Corrected Apr 28, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following condition was observed to not be followed: Condition 3 - AM transition time for outside was observed to not be documented on the roster for one classroom.

Corrected Dec 3, 2025, verified by the state Dec 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 3 - the total number of children was observed to not be documented on two classrooms rosters. Condition 4 - On the transportation observation checklist Bus 4 on the checklist was shown as passed on the observation. Transportation was evaluated for the inspection. Bus 4 was observed to have two broken seat belt buckles.

Corrected Nov 19, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: Infant's food was observed to not be labeled with the infant's name.

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

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 4 vehicles was observed to have two seat belt buckles broken. Corrected at inspection: The broken seat belt buckles were fixed during the inspection and checked to make sure that the seat belt buckles were fixed correctly.

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

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: Infant was observed to be sleeping in a sleep sack. The infants arms was observed to not be free in the sleep sack.

Corrected Oct 29, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: 4 out of 10 staff records evaluated did not have current CPR and First aid training.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: 3 out 10 staff records evaluated did not have the required 24 clock training completed.

Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Education Outside of U.S.

State rule 746.1045 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 staff records evaluated the education outside of U.S. was not translated to English.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 10, 2025.

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not maintained on the playground.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: Condition 2- Documentation of the conferences for each caregiver to discuss observation was observed to not be completed.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: 1 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have a heath statement in the file.

Corrected Oct 6, 2025, verified by the state Sep 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions for the probation was observed to not be followed: Condition # 2- thirty minute monthly checks of observations for each classrooms for caregiver responsibilities for the month of August was not made available for review for two classrooms.

Corrected Sep 10, 2025, verified by the state Sep 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions for the probation was observed to not be followed: Condition # 2- thirty minute monthly checks of observations for each classrooms for caregiver responsibilities was not made available for the month of August.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: Magnetic tiles were observed to be damaged and cracked in the toddler classroom.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed to not wash thier hands after diaper change.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 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: The diaper changing pad in the infant classroom has rip in the center of the diaper changing pad that exposed the foam making it non-waterproof and non-washable.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The diaper-changing area must be sanitized after each use.

State rule 746.3505(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed to not sanitize the diaper changing pad after completing diaper change.

Corrected Aug 28, 2025, verified by the state Sep 10, 2025.

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 10 infants did not have an updated feeding instruction that is required to be updated every 30 days.

Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 4, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - 30 minute monthly checks for employee caregiver responsibilities for the month July was not made available for review. Condition 5 - Daily checklist for July 24th was not made available for review.

Corrected Jul 28, 2025, verified by the state Aug 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Medication no longer used must be returned to the parent or disposed of.

State rule 746.3809 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Medication No Longer Used"

Inspector's note: Four medications for different children were observed to be expired.

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

Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.

State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"

Inspector's note: Ten children's records evalluated did not have the Parents Right Fom.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children's records evaluated did not have a health statement in their file.

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

Low risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening"

Inspector's note: Four children's records evaluated did not have vision and hearing screening available for review.

Corrected Aug 11, 2025, verified by the state Aug 11, 2025.

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 1 - the documentation of the monthly meetings between the director and owner were not made available for review. Condition 4 - On the transportation observation checklist Bus 1 and 2 on the checklist were shown as passed on the observation. Transportation was evaluated for the inspection. Bus 1 and 2 were observed to have broken seat belt buckles and a broken seats.

Corrected Jun 24, 2025, verified by the state Jul 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Vehicles used to transport children must be maintained safely.

State rule 746.5603(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely"

Inspector's note: 2 out of 4 vehicles were observed to have broken seat belt buckles and broken seats.

Corrected Jul 18, 2025, verified by the state Jul 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - the director did not complete 30 minute monthly observation of each caregiver in the classroom to ensure each employee and caregiver responsibilities are being fulfilled. Condition 5 - the checklist was observed to have a section for compliance for children under 18 months old. Condition 6 - Time of the audit was observed to be documented for children's records.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 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: Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands before eating.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Two staff records evaluated still do not have documentation showing education credentials.

Corrected Jun 27, 2025, verified by the state Jun 27, 2025.

Low risk Education Outside of U.S.

State rule 746.1045 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

Inspector's note: One staff record with education outside of U.S. degree was observed to not be translated to English.

Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified by the state Jun 6, 2025.

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - the director did not complete 30 minute monthly observation of each caregiver in the classroom to ensure each employee and caregiver responsibilities are being fulfilled. Condition 5 - the checklist did not have a section for compliance for children under 18 months old. Condition 6 - Time of the audit was not document for children's records.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Three caregivers were observed to be on their personal electronic devices while supervising children

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 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: Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands before eating.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies"

Inspector's note: Two classrooms was observed to not have child's food allergies posted with severe allergies for two children in two different classrooms. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergies were posted during the inspection in the classrooms that the children are enrolled in.

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

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Three children files were missing current immunization the file. Corrected at Inspection : The operation provided the immunization records for the three children's records

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

Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required"

Inspector's note: Staff record evaluated did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for review.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

State rule 746.3313(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions"

Inspector's note: Substitution was not made to the menu for five classrooms.

Corrected May 30, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: Cots were observed to not be labeled in eight classrooms with the child's name.

Corrected May 22, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Seven staff records evaluated did not have documentation showing education credentials.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Ten staff files evaluated did not the have the preemployment affidavit in the file.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Low risk Education Outside of U.S.

State rule 746.1045 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Education Outside of U.S."

Inspector's note: One staff record with education outside of U.S. degree was observed to not be translated to English.

Corrected Jun 2, 2025, verified by the state Jun 2, 2025.

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: One classroom was observed to not be following condition two for entering the time of the transition. The classroom was observed to not have AM transition time documented on the list.

Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Requirements during probation

State rule 745.8641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Requirements during probation"

Inspector's note: Three classrooms were observed to not be entering the arrival time and the number children present and the transitions times.

Corrected May 1, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk An evacuation and relocation diagram must be prepared as the state requires.

State rule 746.5207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram"

Inspector's note: Fire Evacuation and Relocation Diagram was observed to not be posted in the after school classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The operation posted the fire evacuation and relocation diagram during the inspection in the after school classroom.

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

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Feeding Instructions for six infants were not made available for review.

Corrected May 6, 2025, verified by the state May 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Tables and chairs must be safe, easy to clean and the right size.

State rule 746.4501(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Tables and Chairs Safe, Easy to Clean and Appropriate in Size"

Inspector's note: The strap to the highchair was observed to be torn to one of the highchairs in the infant classroom.

Corrected May 6, 2025, verified by the state May 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands after diaper change.

Corrected Mar 27, 2025, verified by the state Apr 7, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a crib wrapped in a blanket.

Corrected Dec 16, 2024, verified by the state Dec 23, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Licensed Operations Required Fees

State rule 745.509 (licensing rules for every operation): "Licensed Operations Required Fees"

Inspector's note: The annual permit fee has not been paid and is now past due.

Corrected Dec 9, 2024, verified by the state Dec 3, 2024. 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: Based on investigation findings a caregiver did not use self-control and good judgment when providing care to children on October 14, 2022.

Corrected Feb 3, 2025, verified by the state Feb 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).