# Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest Garden Montessori School - Oak Forest is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 140 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 1126 W Tidwell Rd, Houston, TX 77091 - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 140 - License/permit: 1774236 - Operator: not published - Phone: (281) 694-7207 - Website: www.gardenmontessorischools.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1446532 ## Inspection record 14 findings across 9 Texas HHSC inspections (2023-05-18 to 2026-08-10); 10 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-10 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-27: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The operation has not had a health inspection completed since April 29, 2025.. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) - 2025-12-15 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-12-22: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification: Children's Products Certification forms have not been completed since 2023. (§746.801(18); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-18)) - 2025-12-15 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-01-09: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance: The director's time sheets was not available during the inspection. (§746.801(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-5)) - 2024-12-18 — Health records & medication, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-20: Medication No Longer Used: An epi- pen for a food allergy plan was expired on 06/27/2024 (§746.3809; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3809)) - 2023-10-24 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-10-25: Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact: During review of record keeping 1 out of 10 records did not include the address for the emergency contact. (§746.605(6); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-6)) - 2023-08-22 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-09-21: Notification of Change in Space: During the inspection the operation was found to have been utilizing added outdoor space without notifying licensing. (§746.301(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-301-2)) - 2023-08-22 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach: During the walkthrough I observed a water hose on the playground accessbile to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the water hose. (§746.5015(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5015-c)) - 2023-05-18 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children: The director does not meet the qualifications. A variance has been submitted. (§746.1015; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1015)) - 2023-05-18 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Policies Comply with Rules: The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 746.501 (a) (1-30) (b). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 746.501(5, 7, 8 9, 10, 13, 15, 18, 22, 23, 24, 26, and 30). (§746.201(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-201-1)) - 2023-05-18 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded: The air conditioners did not have a safety screen or guard. (§746.3701(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-3)) - 2023-05-18 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired: The play equipment had mildew. (§746.4751(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4751-c)) - 2023-05-18 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The fire inspection is schedued for 05/22/23. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2023-05-18 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides: The use zone of the slides is less than 6 feet. It is obstructed by the barriers used around the play area of the slide. (§746.4805(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4805-a)) - 2023-05-18 — Sanitation & hygiene, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-23: Annual Sanitation Inspection: The health inspection is scheduled for 05/19/23. (§746.3401(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3401-a)) ## Nearby programs - [The Little Learning Place](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1213501) — 1.2 km, capacity 61 - [Acres Homes Head Start Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1100626) — 1.41 km, capacity 85 - [Kidventure After School at Durham Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1512330) — 1.8 km, capacity 124 - [Sproutstart Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1317011) — 2.07 km, capacity 99 - [Kidventure After School @ Oak Forest Elementary](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1484355) — 2.16 km, capacity 340 - [Johnson Memorial School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-148055) — 2.39 km, capacity 65 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1446532 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1446532 - us_census_geocoder record 1126 W TIDWELL RD|HOUSTON|TX|77091 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1774236 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1774236 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1446532 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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