No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Mariner Montessori At The Heights
5317 Darling St, Houston
Last inspected Oct 1, 2026 · Map
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.
Inspection history
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- Critical Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Inspector's note: A caregiver pinched a child while in care. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-12-06.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.