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Armand Bayou Montessori School

16204 HICKORY KNOLL DR, Houston TX 77059-5309 · License #1642526 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 126 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected May 12, 2026
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Director
Kathleen Binder Burchfield
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Address
16204 HICKORY KNOLL DR, Houston TX 77059-5309 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareAfter School CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Does not accept child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 126 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
6
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
7
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.1
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
May 12, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Feb 25, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 10, 2025 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by Dec 24, 2025

  • Medium

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

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

    Corrected by Dec 24, 2025

  • High

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

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

    Corrected by Dec 24, 2025

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(20) · Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

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

    Corrected by Dec 24, 2025

Nov 20, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 7, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 19, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

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

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

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Jan 9, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • High

    746.2429 · Covering Infant's Head or Crib

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

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2024

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    I did not observe current background check completed for caregiver present. Note: corrected during inspection.

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2024

Jan 11, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium High

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

    Two staff members are missing current transportation safety training.

    Corrected by Jan 18, 2023

  • Medium

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 16, 2023

Apr 28, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 6, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

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

    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.

    Corrected by Apr 27, 2022

Jan 12, 2022 — Inspection
16 violations cited · view state record
16 violations
  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

  • Medium

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

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

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

  • Medium

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • High

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

    The operational policies does not include a Safe Sleep policy.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium

    746.901(2) · Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

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

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5202(5) · Emergency Preparedness Plan-Reunification Plan

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

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium

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

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 11, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    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.

    Corrected by Feb 16, 2022

  • Medium High

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

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

    Corrected by Jan 13, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5202(2) · Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

    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.

    Corrected by Jan 27, 2022

  • Medium High

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

    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.

    Corrected by Mar 11, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 10, 2025 inspection noted: “The van driver is missing two hours of transportation safety training.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 19, 2024 inspection noted: “The day care is missing current fire marshal inspection last one expired on 01/12/2024.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 9, 2024 inspection noted: “I observe seven month old infant that was sleeping with her head covered with small linen. Note: corrected when caregiver remove linen.” — what has changed since then?

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