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Licensed Center · Texas

Mariner Montessori At The Heights

5317 Darling St, Houston

Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · Map

No deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
80
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Sep 26, 2023
Phone
2818886036

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

4High risk
17Medium-high risk
12Medium risk
2Medium-low risk
0Low risk
20Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Oct 1, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
    Inspector's note: CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-02-24.
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Dec 8, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 18, 2025 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Medication No Longer Used
    Inspector's note: During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025 Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
    Inspector's note: 4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-25.
Sep 12, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-23.
Dec 20, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 12, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 8, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
    Inspector's note: A caregiver pinched a child while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 17, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jul 15, 2024 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-07-15.
Jul 1, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-08-23.
Jun 27, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 20, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-06-27.
Apr 10, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Mar 27, 2024 · Inspection
11 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Physician Information
    Inspector's note: Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
    Inspector's note: Five children did not have information on if they needed special care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-27.
  • Non-critical Notification of Change in Space
    Inspector's note: The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made . Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
    Inspector's note: Four children did not have immunization records on file. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
  • Non-critical Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
    Inspector's note: Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
    Inspector's note: Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-04-10.
  • Non-critical Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
    Inspector's note: Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-12.
Nov 8, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
    Inspector's note: The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-11-27.
Sep 18, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Aug 29, 2023 · Inspection
8 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-08-29.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
    Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Non-critical Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
    Inspector's note: One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-08-29.
  • Critical Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
    Inspector's note: One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-14.
  • Critical Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
    Inspector's note: One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-12.
  • Critical Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-09-05.
Jun 14, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
    Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-06-14.
May 18, 2023 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Storage for Individual Belongings
    Inspector's note: In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-23.
  • Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
    Inspector's note: The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-05-23.
Mar 24, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
  • Critical 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
    Inspector's note: The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-04-14.
  • Non-critical Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
    Inspector's note: During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-04-14.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.