Mariner Montessori at The Heights
Licensed Center · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 1766836
Mariner Montessori at The Heights holds a Full Permit issued September 26, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 35 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 26, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
80 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5317 Darling St, Houston, TX 77007-1915
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
35
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 17 · Medium 12 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | 2 |
| Dec 8, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Inspection | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 29, 2023 | Inspection | 8 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 18, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.
Corrected: February 24, 2026
February 24, 2026 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.
Corrected: February 24, 2026
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025
Corrected: September 25, 2025
September 18, 2025 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.
Corrected: September 25, 2025
January 21, 2025 Standard § 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Corrected: January 23, 2025
November 8, 2024 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver pinched a child while in care.
Corrected: December 6, 2024
July 15, 2024 Standard § 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.
Corrected: July 15, 2024
July 1, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.
Corrected: August 23, 2024
June 20, 2024 Standard § 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.
Corrected: June 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .
Corrected: March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.
Corrected: April 10, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.
Corrected: March 29, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.
Corrected: March 27, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have immunization records on file.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
March 27, 2024 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.
Corrected: April 12, 2024
November 8, 2023 Standard § 746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.
Corrected: November 27, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Corrected: September 12, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.
Corrected: September 5, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.
Corrected: August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.
Corrected: September 5, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.
Corrected: September 5, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.
Corrected: August 29, 2023
August 29, 2023 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.
Corrected: June 14, 2023
May 18, 2023 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.
Corrected: May 23, 2023
May 18, 2023 Standard § 746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.
Corrected: May 23, 2023
March 24, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
March 24, 2023 Standard § 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
March 24, 2023 Standard § 746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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