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Sugar Mill Montessori School

1120 Burney Rd, Sugar Land, TX 77498 · Fort Bend County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Sugar Mill Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Sugar Land, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1994. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 7). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #23 of 59 centers in Sugar Land and better than 48% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 48%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#23 of 59 centers in Sugar Land
4High risk
3Medium High risk
0Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
7 citations from 12 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 26, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighMar 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt §746.4907(b)
The primary large playground do not have proper depth of mulch maintained throughout the area. .
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 26, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A classroom was also observed to have a plug outlet without a cover. ** The caregiver placed covers on the plug outlets. **
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
HighOct 26, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
2 classrooms were observed to have diaper rash cream in unlocked drawers accessible to children. ** The caregivers removed the cream and placed it out of children's reach. **
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
HighSep 29, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver grabbed a child by the chin and caused his neck to jerk backwards. The same caregiver was also observed grabbing the child by the arm causing the child's entire body to jerk back and forth.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2022
HighSep 29, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The director did not demonstrate good judgment when allowing a caregiver to remain in the classroom after observing that caregiver inappropriately redirect a child.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2022
HighOct 26, 2021InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant had a stuffed blue bunny animal on a crib mattress while sleeping. The infant was sleeping on top of the stuffed animal and was seen when the infant moved.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021
Medium HighOct 26, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib §746.2409(a)(1)
During inspection one infant was sleeping in crib with two mattresses stacked on top of each other. Crib manufacturer instructions state that only 1 three inch mattress is to be used in the crib. Note: This was corrected by removing additional mattresses inside cribs.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 6, 1994
DirectorLaura Norris
Phone2812422100
State operation #505503

Common questions

Does Sugar Mill Montessori School take infants?

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

What are Sugar Mill Montessori School’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 Sugar Mill Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Sugar Mill Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 26, 2022: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sugar Mill Montessori School compare with other daycares in Sugar Land?

It is #23 of 59 centers in Sugar Land by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 48% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sugar Mill Montessori School last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found 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 505503 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.