Bright Minds Montessori, Richmond, TX

The Essentials

Summary

Across 14 licensing visits from July 2023 to October 2026, HHSC cited 16 deficiencies at Bright Minds Montessori; 16 have a recorded correction.

Visits: 14; 2023–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies: 16; Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected: 16; Of 16 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations: 1; Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

Deficiencies
Of which, high risk

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
Year	Visits	Deficiencies	Of which, high risk
2021	0	0	0
2022	0	0	0
2023	4	7	2
2024	4	3	0
2025	2	2	0
2026	4	4	1

What the Record Shows

16 of 16 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
1 visit in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
The latest inspection, October 14, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.

What to Ask About

Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Two Visits

Report at a Glance

Facility: Bright Minds Montessori
Address: 825 Plantation Dr Ste 100, Richmond, TX 77406
Operation Number: TX-1781298
License Type: Licensed child care center
Licensed Capacity: 57 children
Permit: Full Permit
Ages Served: infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
Hours: Mon–Fri, 6:45 a.m.–6 p.m.
Record Window: November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

Oct 142026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164971
Oct 92026
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.1205(a)(4)Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activityHigh riskCorrected Oct 9, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164970
Jun 52026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164969
Jan 142026
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 28, 2026
- 746.501(a)(20)Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsMedium riskCorrected Jan 28, 2026
- 746.1301(a)(6)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual TrainingMedium-high riskCorrected Jan 28, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164968
Feb 132025
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.3503(a)Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 13, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164967
Jan 222025
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 24, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905254638
Aug 202024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164966
Aug 72024
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Aug 14, 2024
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 7, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164965
Jul 252024
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905243183
Jan 92024
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Jan 16, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164964
Dec 72023
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 7, 2023
- 746.603(a)(2)Children's Records - Admission InformationMedium riskCorrected Dec 21, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164963
Oct 112023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164962
Aug 22023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164961
Jul 182023
Inspection
5 deficiencies
- 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jul 18, 2023
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 18, 2023
- 746.2409(a)(2)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 1, 2023
- 746.201(1)Policies Comply with RulesHigh riskCorrected Jul 25, 2023
- 746.4907(a)(1)Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 4, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905164960

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1605(1) in December 2023 and August 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
2323232324242424252526262626746.1605(1) across all 14 visits, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What changed after 746.1605(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
02
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
03
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1781298
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164960
Visit Jul 18, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164961
Visit Aug 2, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164962
Visit Oct 11, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164963
Visit Dec 7, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164964
Visit Jan 9, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905243183
Visit Jul 25, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164965
Visit Aug 7, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164966
Visit Aug 20, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905254638
Visit Jan 22, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164967
Visit Feb 13, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164968
Visit Jan 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164969
Visit Jun 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164970
Visit Oct 9, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905164971
Visit Oct 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives: Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions: HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated: Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover: Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

Data architecture: Cierto supplies the source-backed machine-readable bundle. Life by Vardell independently creates the narrative, design, and consumer report.