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A-1 Montessori Academy

12805 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston TX 77077-5724 · License #1655408 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 97 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jan 23, 2026
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Contact

Director
Usha Christie
Address
12805 WESTHEIMER RD, Houston TX 77077-5724 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Sat06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Sun06:30 AM-06:30 PM

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CareSkill ClassesPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 97 children
17
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
10
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
6
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jan 23, 2026 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.

    Corrected by Feb 6, 2026

Oct 21, 2025 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    Three out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency contact address available for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • Medium

    746.611(b) · Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

    Three out of four children files reviewed did not have a health statement available for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • Medium

    746.605(10) · Required Admission Information - Physician Information

    One out of four children files reviewed did not have a physician or emergency facility listed for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

    Two out of three caregivers did not have the education requirements available for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • High

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

    Last fire inspection was conducted on 1/31/24. There was not a current fire inspection report for licensing to review.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • High

    746.4601(8) · No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone

    Observed a playground structure with slides with a loose fill surfacing installed over concrete.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The last annual certification was done 1/3/2023.

    Corrected by Nov 4, 2025

Nov 7, 2024 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

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

    Three caregivers did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

  • Medium High

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

    Director did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1311(e) · Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

    Director did not have the required HASA trainings certificates available to review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

  • Medium

    746.1309(f) · Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

    Three caregivers did not have the required HASA training certificates available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.

    Corrected by Nov 21, 2024

Feb 1, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 14, 2023 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    The children were outside the room and exposed to safety hazards while the building was under conctruction.

    Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

  • High

    746.605(7) · Required Admission Information - Release Information

    While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed there to be no person listed for the child to be released to for pickup.

    Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.613(b) · Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    While reviewing 4 children's records; one child was not up to date on shot records.

    Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    The ceiling tiles were missing upon arrival. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed the tiles back into place.

    Corrected by Nov 14, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.605(6) · Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    While reviewing 4 children's files; I observed no address for emergency contact for the 4 children.

    Corrected by Nov 28, 2023

Dec 5, 2022 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

    The first aid kit is incomplete. It is missing a guide to first aid handbook, antiseptic solution, wipes and other essential items.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2022

  • Medium

    746.4003(b) · First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

    The first aid kit had items that were expired.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2022

  • Medium

    746.4135(b) · Children's Products- Annual Certification

    The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 01/15/2021.

    Corrected by Dec 16, 2022

Jun 7, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 25, 2022 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium Low

    746.303(b) · Report Number of Employees

    A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23,2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.

    Corrected by Mar 1, 2022

Jan 6, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(2) · Children's Records - Admission Information

    A child's record evaluated does not have a complete admission form.

    Corrected by Jan 7, 2022

  • Medium

    746.3313(1) · Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions

    The daily menu was not updated with substitutions made to the lunch served today. Note: The Director updated the daily menu with substitutions made to today's lunch.

    Corrected by Jan 6, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jan 23, 2026 inspection noted: “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left emp…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Oct 21, 2025 inspection noted: “Three out of four children files reviewed did not have an emergency contact address available for licensing to review.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Nov 7, 2024 inspection noted: “Three caregivers did not have the required SIDS training certificates available for review.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error