Guidepost Montessori at The Woodlands
Licensed child-care center in Spring, TX 77380 · Texas operation #1819024 · part of Guidepost Montessori
Record summary
2 high-risk · 4 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (4 citations in all, from 8 inspections and 2 investigations); last inspection Jun 18, 2026.
1 of 4 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 2280 Buckthorne Pl, Spring, TX 77380
- Phone
- (346) 478-0645
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 195 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Jul 30, 2026
- Director
- Michelle Lowry
- Programs
- School Age Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jun 18, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Apr 7, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 5, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Mar 2, 2026: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.
State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"
Inspector's note: Information gathered in the investigation substantiated that the director did not notify all applicable parents timely of a serious situation that occurred between children in care.
Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Nov 25, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 17, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 15, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.
State rule 746.2805 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual"
Inspector's note: A child was inappropriately disciplined while in care.
Corrected Nov 13, 2025, verified by the state Nov 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Aug 7, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: The operation did not have the saniation inspection for the new ownership.
Corrected Sep 5, 2025, verified by the state Aug 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The first-aid kit must include tweezers.
State rule 746.4003(a)(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers"
Inspector's note: The tweezers were missing out of the first aid kit. Note: the tweezers were added during this inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Guidepost Montessori at The Woodlands on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1819024.
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