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Southampton Montessori LP

5012 Morningside Dr, Houston, TX 77005 · Harris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Southampton Montessori LP is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 576 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 17). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 21% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 21%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston
5High risk
9Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 14 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Training & qualifications4
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One caregiver was missing the following training for 1.emergency preparedness, 2. controlling the spread of communicable disease, diseases, 3. administering medication, 4. handling, storing and disposing of hazardous materials and 5. responding to food, allergies and 6. understanding building safety.
Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver was not current on her First Aid/CPR training.
MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Maintenance checklist had not been kept for the Month of August 2026.
HighMar 29, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
It has been determined that the operation left two children unsupervised in a restroom connected to the classroom for 5 minutes.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
HighMar 29, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It has been determined that the operation allowed a child to stay in the bathroom for the duration of after naptime bathroom break for a total of 35 minutes.
Correction verified May 12, 2026
Medium HighSep 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Records for 9 children were reviewed. 1 did not have an emergency contact listed and 2 did not have an address for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Six children were missing the address of their emergency contact.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionOther standards
Maximum Height - Under Age 5 §746.4607(b)(2)
A major play structure had a platform that was over 6 feet tall. Children between 3-5 years old were observed playing on it.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumAug 26, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
One child was missing the following information: Field Trip authorization, medication authorization, swimming authorization.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
HighJul 10, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
It has been established via investigation that a caregiver was using inappropriate discipline against a child by grabbing and pulling an arm.
Correction verified Sep 19, 2025
Medium HighJun 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
One caregiver who transports children needs transportation training.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
MediumJun 26, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Records were evaluated for ten children enrolled and the following was determined: Two children needed parent signatures on their food allergy emergency plan. Three children needed an address for the emergency contact. One child enrolled needed an updated immunization record. One child enrolled has permission to participate in water activities however there was no indication if the child is able to swim without assistance. Records for two children enrolled did not indicate if there is permission to transport for field trips or emergency care.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 26, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The last sanitation inspection was completed 06/01/2023.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
HighJun 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver responsible for a group of 14 children ages 22 months-3 years old was present without an eligible background check. Note: The operation instructed the caregiver they cannot return until notice of eligibility is received.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2024
Medium HighApr 2, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
Three of the operations classrooms were damaged due to bursting pipes.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
HighDec 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During this inspection a caregiver was observed with a group of 21 children ages 3-5 years old. The caregiver did not have an active background check. Note: The caregiver was removed from the classroom during this inspection.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity576 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 23, 2024
DirectorJennifer Obregon
Phone7135266982
State operation #1788825

Common questions

Does Southampton Montessori LP take infants?

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

What are Southampton Montessori LP’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 Southampton Montessori LP accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Southampton Montessori LP cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Southampton Montessori LP 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 Southampton Montessori LP had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 29, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Southampton Montessori LP compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #471 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 21% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Southampton Montessori LP last inspected?

Aug 25, 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 1788825 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.