Southampton Montessori LP
Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77005 · Texas operation #1788825
Record summary
3 high-risk · 11 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (11 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Aug 25, 2026.
0 of 11 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 5012 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005
- Phone
- (713) 526-6982
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 576 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Aug 23, 2024
- Director
- Jennifer Obregon
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 25, 2026: Inspection
4 citations.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).
State rule 746.1301(a)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.
Medium-high risk Employees, caregivers and directors must have pediatric CPR training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(4)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.
Medium-high risk Employees and caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
State rule 746.1301(a)(5)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training"
Inspector's note: One caregiver was missing the following training for 1.emergency preparedness, 2. controlling the spread of communicable disease, diseases, 3. administering medication, 4. handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and 5. responding to food, allergies and 6. understanding building safety.
Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.
Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.
State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"
Inspector's note: Maintenance checklist had not been kept for the Month of August 2026.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Sep 14, 2026.
May 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 24, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 31, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 29, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
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: It has been determined that the operation allowed a child to stay in the bathroom for the duration of after naptime bathroom break for a total of 35 minutes.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
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: It has been determined that the operation left two children unsupervised in a restroom connected to the classroom for 5 minutes.
Corrected Apr 27, 2026, verified by the state May 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 19, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Records for 9 children were reviewed. 1 did not have an emergency contact listed and 2 did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 24, 2025.
Aug 26, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Maximum Height - Under Age 5
State rule 746.4607(b)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Height - Under Age 5"
Inspector's note: A major play structure had a platform that was over 6 feet tall. Children between 3-5 years old were observed playing on it.
Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025.
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 746.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: Six children were missing the address of their emergency contact.
Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025.
Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.
State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"
Inspector's note: One child was missing the following information: Field Trip authorization, medication authorization, swimming authorization.
Corrected Sep 9, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025.
Jul 21, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 10, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"
Inspector's note: It has been established via investigation that a caregiver was using inappropriate discipline against a child by grabbing and pulling an arm.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Sep 19, 2025.
Feb 27, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 6 visits and 6 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Southampton Montessori LP on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1788825.
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