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Clear Lake Montessori School

2486 Falcon Pass Dr, Houston, TX 77062 · Harris County
Conditions on permit

Clear Lake Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 144 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 31 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (13 of 31). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 13% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 0%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston
3High risk
18Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
31 citations from 8 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 7, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundAug 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications13
Building & playground safety9
Health & medication3
Other standards3
Records & paperwork1
Sleep safety1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
During the inspection there were ten staff files viewed. There was one caregiver with an expired (12/25) pediatric first aid
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
Medium HighJul 2, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
During the inspection, there were ten staff files viewed. There was one caregiver with an expired (12/25) pediatric cpr.
Correction verified Jul 14, 2026
MediumJul 2, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
During the monitoring inspection, there were eleven medication that were expired. Note: Parents came to take medication home that was expired. This was corrected during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
I observe hazardous items in the two classrooms that are currently being remodeled. The classrooms are closed until repairs are completed.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One employee record evaluated was missing transportation safety training.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
There was no carbon monoxide detector available in the building.
Correction verified Jul 23, 2025
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The mulch under the swing set in the playground was depleted and must be replaced to meet proper depth.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJul 17, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
One of the caregiver's personnel record evaluate was missing the annual training hours.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
The emergency evacuation diagram was missing in two classrooms. Note: corrected when diagram replaced.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
I did not observe documentation to show emergency drills completed.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The mulch in the playground area must be maintain at proper depth as required.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2023
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
The on-line CPR recertification training obtain did not include use of a CPR manikin.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records §746.801(8)
No monthly playground checklist available for review.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
I observe several mats and cots used for naptime that were not labeled with child's name or other identification.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit in the van was missing tweezers and scissors.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
I observe several floor mats in the toddler room that were torn and need to be replaced.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's admission file evaluated was missing current immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
MediumJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Two personnel records evaluated were missing annual training hours on file available for review.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
One caregiver present must have current CPR training.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2023
Medium HighJun 9, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One caregiver present did not have completed annual training hours for 2021-2022.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023
Medium HighFeb 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
I observe in two classrooms the staff personal bags to be accesible to children. Note: corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 13, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
AP Parental Communication - Sign or Symptoms Requiring Hospitalization §746.307(b)(2)
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined that parent was not informed of child's injury during pick up time.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
MediumDec 13, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
Based on the information obtained during investigation, it was determined that parent was not provided with an incident report.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2023
HighOct 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation is missing current fire marshal inspection.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2022
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The center director is missing current transportation safety training.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The playground area still needs to have mulch and pea gravel replaced to meet proper depth.
Correction verified Aug 24, 2022
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training §746.1301(7)(A)
One of the drivers was missing current transportation safety training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The mulch and pea gravel in the playground area must be maintained at proper depth.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2022
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two personnel records evaluated missing current CPR training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two personnel records evaluated missing current first aid training.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
HighAug 2, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The fire extinguisher used in van was not secured.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity144 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 6, 2017
DirectorTam Nguyen
Phone2814864971
State operation #1637584

Common questions

Does Clear Lake Montessori School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Clear Lake Montessori School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Clear Lake Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Clear Lake Montessori School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Clear Lake Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Clear Lake Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 9, 2025: “Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Clear Lake Montessori School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #861 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Clear Lake Montessori School last inspected?

Jul 2, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1637584 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.