Spellwell Montessori School

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 280 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• Accredited
• After-school care
• Skill classes
• Part-time care

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

838397

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

June 2004

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

Yes

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent Jan 20, 2026. 13 of 20 visits and reports cited a standard. 5 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 21, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• May 20, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 20, 2024Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.605(13)(B)(i)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications

    Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • StandardTexas HHSC risk level: Medium

    HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights

    Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right.

    Corrected Jun 28, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023.

    Corrected Aug 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • StandardTexas HHSC risk level: High

    HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor

    Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.

    Corrected Jun 20, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    One staff hired in April 2024 was observed in the infant classroom without a CPR/First-Aid certification, and/or training.

    Corrected Jul 4, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

    The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 07/14/2022.

    Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

    One infant, 7 months of age was observed with a blanket in the crib during naptime.

    Corrected Oct 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1329(c)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

    Two staff observed in the classroom in the role as a caregiver did not have a CPR/First-Aid certification available for review on file. One staff in the infant classroom and one staff observed in the Discover's classroom did not have any form of certification available for Licensing to review.

    Corrected Oct 11, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.311(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Parental Notification - Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Deficiency Use Form 7266

    As of 10/04/2023, the childcare facility did not notify parents of children enrolled of the abuse/neglect deficiency. The childcare facility was notified of the deficiency on 09/28/2023.

    Corrected Oct 4, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    A total of 10 out of the required 30 hours were observed for the Designated Director. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome 2. Brain development 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medication 5. Building and physical premises

    Corrected Oct 13, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jul 19, 2023Self-reported incident3 standards cited

  • 746.1201(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

    Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was popped on their back aggressively during naptime, which resulted in a bruise on the child's back.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

    Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation an incident/illness report was not documented related to an incident that resulted in a child receiving injury. An incident report was not documented, and/or shared with the parent/guardian of the child once the operation was made aware of the incident.

    Corrected Sep 28, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, one staff file was not available for review upon request. There were no training documents available for a staff employed with children under 24 months of age.

    Corrected Oct 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 14, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    One child, two years of age exited the side door in the classroom to the outside area unsupervised. The incident resulted in the child being hurt. The caregivers were not in physical proximity and lacked visual awareness of the child during the time of the incident.

    Corrected Aug 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5015(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

    During the walkthrough a water hose, a swimming pool, and sprinkler equipment was observed near the outdoor play area, which was accessible to children.

    Corrected Jun 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5013(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water

    A pool observed had a standing body of water that was accessible to children. The pool was not gated, and the remainder of the pool water was accessible to children while they were outside. The pool water was removed.

    Corrected Jun 8, 2023

• Jun 6, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited

  • 746.305(a)(6)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

    On 06/05/2023, a child, 2 years of age opened and exited the side door in the Discover's classroom without adult supervision, which led to a gated outside area. As of 06/08/2023, the Director did not report the incident to childcare regulation.

    Corrected Jun 8, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 3, 2023Assessment1 standard cited

  • 746.303(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Report Number of Employees

    The employee list was not validated by January 15th as stated in minimum standards.

    Corrected Feb 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1329(b)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

    Four staff records contained incomplete training certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed. The Director printed out certificates while Licensing was present in order to document Health and safety audit certificates.

    Corrected Nov 17, 2022, at the inspection

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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