The Vardell Report.Mariner Montessori at The Heights

Across 25 licensing visits from March 2023 to October 2026, HHSC cited 35 deficiencies at Mariner Montessori at The Heights; 35 have a recorded correction.

Visits

25

2023–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

35

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

35

Of 35 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

3

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

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.

1. Oct 232026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161321

2. Oct 12026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161320

3. Feb 242026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 24, 2026
   • 746.2405(4)Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing SinkMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 24, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161319

4. Dec 82025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161318

5. Sep 182025

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 25, 2025
   • 746.3809Medication No Longer UsedMedium riskCorrected Sep 25, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161317

6. Sep 122025

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161316

7. Jan 212025

   Assessment

   1 deficiency

   • 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 23, 2025

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905254523

8. Dec 202024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161315

9. Nov 122024

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161314

10. Nov 82024

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.2805(1)Prohibited Punishments - Corporal PunishmentHigh riskCorrected Dec 6, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905241988

11. Sep 302024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161313

12. Aug 262024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161312

13. Jul 172024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161311

14. Jul 152024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1609Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 15, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161310

15. Jul 12024

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Aug 23, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905241987

16. Jun 272024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161309

17. Jun 202024

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1609Maximum Group Size 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 27, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905241986

18. Apr 102024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161308

19. Mar 272024

    Inspection

    11 deficiencies

    • 746.605(8)Required Admission Information - Transportation PermissionMedium riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.5202(1)Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 10, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.301(2)Notification of Change in SpaceMedium riskCorrected Mar 27, 2024
    • 746.503Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesMedium riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.4203Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 29, 2024
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Physician InformationMedium riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.605(13)(B)(i)Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or ModificationsMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Apr 12, 2024
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 27, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161307

20. Nov 82023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.4305Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 27, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161306

21. Sep 182023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161305

22. Aug 292023

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.5202(1)Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 5, 2023
    • 746.1205(a)(2)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forHigh riskCorrected Aug 29, 2023
    • 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Sep 5, 2023
    • 746.503Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesMedium riskCorrected Sep 5, 2023
    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 29, 2023
    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 14, 2023
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Sep 14, 2023
    • 746.605(16)Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy PlanMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 12, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161304

23. Jun 142023

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.401(2)Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or InvestigationMedium riskCorrected Jun 14, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161303

24. May 182023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4505Storage for Individual BelongingsMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2023
    • 746.4503(b)Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameMedium riskCorrected May 23, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161302

25. Mar 242023

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.5533746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installedMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 14, 2023
    • 746.2605(1)(A)Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly DefinedMedium riskCorrected Apr 14, 2023
    • 746.501(a)(9)Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and YoungerHigh riskCorrected Apr 14, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905161301

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

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

1. 1

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in August 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23232323232324242424242424242424242425252525262626746.1601 across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1609 in June 2024 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23232323232324242424242424242424242425252525262626746.1609 across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Provide Parents With Copy of Policies, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.503 in August 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Provide Parents With Copy of Policies. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23232323232324242424242424242424242425252525262626746.503 across all 25 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation 746.5202(1), Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.5202(1) in August 2023 and March 2024. The agency describes it this way: Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   23232323232324242424242424242424242425252525262626746.5202(1) across all 25 visits, oldest to newest

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

1. 01

   What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.1609 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.503 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Provide Parents With Copy of Policies: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.5202(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation 746.5202(1): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

5. 05

   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.

6. 06

   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.

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 · 1766836

  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 · 905161301

  Visit Mar 24, 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 · 905161302

  Visit May 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 · 905161303

  Visit Jun 14, 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 · 905161304

  Visit Aug 29, 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 · 905161305

  Visit Sep 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 · 905161306

  Visit Nov 8, 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 · 905161307

  Visit Mar 27, 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 · 905161308

  Visit Apr 10, 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 · 905241986

  Visit Jun 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 · 905161309

  Visit Jun 27, 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 · 905241987

  Visit Jul 1, 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 · 905161310

  Visit Jul 15, 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 · 905161311

  Visit Jul 17, 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 · 905161312

  Visit Aug 26, 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 · 905161313

  Visit Sep 30, 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 · 905241988

  Visit Nov 8, 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 · 905161314

  Visit Nov 12, 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 · 905161315

  Visit Dec 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 · 905254523

  Visit Jan 21, 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 · 905161316

  Visit Sep 12, 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 · 905161317

  Visit Sep 18, 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 · 905161318

  Visit Dec 8, 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 · 905161319

  Visit Feb 24, 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 · 905161320

  Visit Oct 1, 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 · 905161321

  Visit Oct 23, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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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.