Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna
Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna is a licensed child care center in Missouri City, TX, licensed for up to 250 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 44 times and investigated 11 reports. Inspectors recorded 81 citations, 32 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (15 of 81). 13 citations came in the last 12 months, including 4 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #34 of 39 centers in Missouri City and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.
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Feeding instruction was observed to not be updated for the required every thirty days.
Transportation training for an employee transports children was observed to be expired.
Medication was observed to be in refrigerator with food. Corrected at Inspection: The medication was observed to be taken out of the refrigerator and stored in another area of the facility.
Caregiver was observed to be out of ratio with twelve children that are 18 months to 23 months. The ratio for one caregiver for 18 months to 23 months is nine children.
The following condition was observed to not be followed: Condition 3 - AM transition time for outside was observed to not be documented on the roster for one classroom.
1 out of 4 vehicles was observed to have two seat belt buckles broken. Corrected at inspection: The broken seat belt buckles were fixed during the inspection and checked to make sure that the seat belt buckles were fixed correctly.
Infant's food was observed to not be labeled with the infant's name.
The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 3 - the total number of children was observed to not be documented on two classrooms rosters. Condition 4 - On the transportation observation checklist Bus 4 on the checklist was shown as passed on the observation. Transportation was evaluated for the inspection. Bus 4 was observed to have two broken seat belt buckles.
Infant was observed to be sleeping in a sleep sack. The infants arms was observed to not be free in the sleep sack.
4 out of 10 staff records evaluated did not have current CPR and First aid training.
3 out 10 staff records evaluated did not have the required 24 clock training completed.
1 out of 10 staff records evaluated the education outside of U.S. was not translated to English.
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that supervision was not maintained on the playground.
Condition 2- Documentation of the conferences for each caregiver to discuss observation was observed to not be completed.
1 out of 10 children's records evaluated did not have a heath statement in the file.
The following conditions for the probation was observed to not be followed: Condition # 2- thirty minute monthly checks of observations for each classrooms for caregiver responsibilities for the month of August was not made available for review for two classrooms.
Magnetic tiles were observed to be damaged and cracked in the toddler classroom.
The following conditions for the probation was observed to not be followed: Condition # 2- thirty minute monthly checks of observations for each classrooms for caregiver responsibilities was not made available for the month of August.
Caregiver was observed to not wash thier hands after diaper change.
2 out of 10 infants did not have an updated feeding instruction that is required to be updated every 30 days.
Caregiver was observed to not sanitize the diaper changing pad after completing diaper change.
The diaper changing pad in the infant classroom has rip in the center of the diaper changing pad that exposed the foam making it non-waterproof and non-washable.
Ten children's records evalluated did not have the Parents Right Fom.
Four medications for different children were observed to be expired.
The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - 30 minute monthly checks for employee caregiver responsibilities for the month July was not made available for review. Condition 5 - Daily checklist for July 24th was not made available for review.
Two children's records evaluated did not have a health statement in their file.
Four children's records evaluated did not have vision and hearing screening available for review.
The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 1 - the documentation of the monthly meetings between the director and owner were not made available for review. Condition 4 - On the transportation observation checklist Bus 1 and 2 on the checklist were shown as passed on the observation. Transportation was evaluated for the inspection. Bus 1 and 2 were observed to have broken seat belt buckles and a broken seats.
2 out of 4 vehicles were observed to have broken seat belt buckles and broken seats.
Two staff records evaluated still do not have documentation showing education credentials.
The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - the director did not complete 30 minute monthly observation of each caregiver in the classroom to ensure each employee and caregiver responsibilities are being fulfilled. Condition 5 - the checklist was observed to have a section for compliance for children under 18 months old. Condition 6 - Time of the audit was observed to be documented for children's records.
One staff record with education outside of U.S. degree was observed to not be translated to English.
Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands before eating.
Cots were observed to not be labeled in eight classrooms with the child's name.
Seven staff records evaluated did not have documentation showing education credentials.
The following conditions were observed to not be followed: Condition 2 - the director did not complete 30 minute monthly observation of each caregiver in the classroom to ensure each employee and caregiver responsibilities are being fulfilled. Condition 5 - the checklist did not have a section for compliance for children under 18 months old. Condition 6 - Time of the audit was not document for children's records.
Staff record evaluated did not have the required 24 clock hours of training for review.
Two classrooms was observed to not have child's food allergies posted with severe allergies for two children in two different classrooms. Corrected at Inspection: The food allergies were posted during the inspection in the classrooms that the children are enrolled in.
One staff record with education outside of U.S. degree was observed to not be translated to English.
Substitution was not made to the menu for five classrooms.
Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands before eating.
Ten staff files evaluated did not the have the preemployment affidavit in the file.
Three children files were missing current immunization the file. Corrected at Inspection : The operation provided the immunization records for the three children's records
Three caregivers were observed to be on their personal electronic devices while supervising children
One classroom was observed to not be following condition two for entering the time of the transition. The classroom was observed to not have AM transition time documented on the list.
Three classrooms were observed to not be entering the arrival time and the number children present and the transitions times.
The strap to the highchair was observed to be torn to one of the highchairs in the infant classroom.
Fire Evacuation and Relocation Diagram was observed to not be posted in the after school classroom. Corrected at Inspection: The operation posted the fire evacuation and relocation diagram during the inspection in the after school classroom.
Feeding Instructions for six infants were not made available for review.
Caregiver was observed to not wash the infant's hands after diaper change.
A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a crib wrapped in a blanket.
Based on investigation findings a caregiver did not use self-control and good judgment when providing care to children on October 14, 2022.
The annual permit fee has not been paid and is now past due.
At a second follow up, the child safety alarm still did not work on Bus #3.
Multiple cribs with sheets were loose and not tight around the mattresses. This poses a risk to the infants such as strangulation or suffocation.
A crib in Infant 2 classroom had two mattresses. The manufacturer of the crib specifies that only one 2 inch thick mattress is to be used in the crib. The additional mattress was 1 inch thick.
At follow up, the child safety alarm was not working on Bus #3.
2 drivers and the Director did not have a current drivers license in their file.
The door on one bus used for transportation of children does not work fully. Only half of the passenger door opens and shuts. The floor between the passenger door and driver seat is buckled and could be a trip hazard.
First aid kit in the transportation vans are missing items. Bus 1-Thermometer did not work. Bus 2-Missing thermometer, tweezers, alcohal pads, and the scissors were broken. Bus 3- Missing alcohal pads, tweezers, scissors, and gloves.
The child safety alarm is not working on Bus #3.
The fire extinguishers in the transportation bus have not been inspected in the last year. Bus 1: Last inspection was completed in February 2016. Bus 3: Last inspeection was completed December 2021.
The operation does not have a current fire inspection.
Based on DFPS investigation, the operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of a two-year-old child being left unattended on a playground.
Based on DFPS investigation, an incident report was not provided to the parents of the two-year-old child who was left unattended on the playground.
Based on DFPS investigation, the parents of a two-year-old child were not notified immediately that the child was left unattended on the playground.
Based on DFPS abuse/neglect investigation findings, 2 caregivers did not account for all children they were responsible for which resulted in a two-year-old child being left unsupervised on the playground.
Based on DFPS abuse/neglect investigation findings the director had knowledge of the incident on the same day of the incident that placed a child at risk on July 19th. A safety plan was not followed during this investigation. This could have posed a risk to other children in care. The director stated that a report was made to the abuse/neglect hotline. A report was not found to be reported.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Based on DFPS abuse/neglect investigation findings two caregivers did not properly conduct a physical and visual search of the classroom and playground to ensure that a two-year-old child was with the class during transition to and from the playground.
One child is missing a health statement from their file after reviewing nine childrens' records.
Emergency practice drills were conducted but not documented after completion.
Documentation of the most recent fire inspection was not made available for review.
Nine children's records were reviewed. Three children need updated immunization records. Two children are missing a current immunization record.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Neglectful supervision occurred as a child was left on a daycare bus unattended and unsupervised for seven minutes.
Based on the DFPS investigation, a caregiver left a child on the bus unattended for seven minutes after returning to the operation from morning school drop-off.
The caregiver providing transportation did not have an accurate list of children being transported on the day of the incident.
A child's immunization record is not up to date based on current age.
The caregiver is yelling and using harsh language when speaking to the children.
The climbing structure on the preschool playground was missing an attached piece.
One infants feeding instruction was last updated 3/25/2022.
About this center
Common questions
Does Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Missouri City, 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 Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 32 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 3, 2025: “Requirements during probation.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna compare with other daycares in Missouri City?
It is tied for #34 of 39 centers in Missouri City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Montessori School of Sugar Land Sienna last inspected?
Jun 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1653752 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.