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1810 W 18th St, Houston, TX
Mariner Montessori at The Heights
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Mariner Montessori at The Heights
Mariner Montessori at The Heights is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 26, 2023, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Three infants per teacher (3:1), eight toddlers per teacher (8:1), ten children per teacher in Primary program (10:1) |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Mariner Montessori at The Heights has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Mariner Montessori at The Heights
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1766836
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 24, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 9 of 18 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 5
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Transportation 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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Feb 24, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“During the walk-through, CCR observed specks of dirt under the changing mats on the diaper-changing table in the infants classroom. Correction: A caregiver cleaned the diaper changing table and mat.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
“CCR observed two infants having their diapers changed across the infant room, not near the designated diaper changing sink area.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
- Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 of out 8 child records were missing the required emergency contact information.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection medication for one child in care was found to be expired. The epinephrine injection has been expired since May of 2025”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2025
- Dec 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver pinched a child while in care.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 19, 2024
- Sep 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant two classroom had 12 children Specified Age Group was 0-11 months old. The classroom was two over the required ratio of that age group.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
Jul 1, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgment when she fell asleep while caring for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“The infant room #2 class had 15 infants at time of walk-through, the specified age group is 12-17months, maximum group size is 13 infants, over by 2 infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 27, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Three children with a food allergy plan did not have the health-care professional signature.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Four children did not have immunization records on file.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation does not have how they would get children 24 months and younger or children with limited mobility out of the building in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.4203 - Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
“They were two children ages three and four years old in a classroom with children specified age group 12-17 months old. The two children were more then 18 months from the youngest child 11 months old.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“The operation did not notify licensing when they change the outside playground to another area, the change was made .”
Corrected during the visit
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Two children did not have information that parents received the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.605(8) - Required Admission Information - Transportation Permission
“Eight children did not have information on if the operation could transport them in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver had 7 children specified age group 12-17 months old, they were 2 children over the ratio for one caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Five children did not have information on if they needed special care.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“Seven children did not have information for they healthcare provider or emergency care authorization.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Six children are missing healthcare statements or information on when they would bring one if they have been enrolled less then 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2024
Nov 8, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“The playground fence is not enclose and has two openings towards the back of the fence area.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 29, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Two caregivers in different classrooms were unsure of how many children they had in care. One caregiver stated 7 then 6 and the other caregiver stated 6 then 5 children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregivers CPR training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver CPR training was not eligible to read the card. Another caregivers CPR training was conducted online.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child with a food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“One child's file was missing information on the parents receiving the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregivers first aid training expired on 4/2020 and the other caregiver first aid training was not eligible to read the card.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation did not have in their emergency preparedness plan on how they would get children 24 months and younger out of the building.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“One caregiver did not have an affidavit in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In the infant classroom they was one caregiver with 6 children specify age group 0 to 11 months old, the caregiver had one children over the ratio. Corrected: When another caregiver came in from the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
Jun 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The operation did not have the most recent inspection form posted, the last inspection form posted was from 3/24/2023 the last inspection at the operation was on 4/18/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 15, 2023
May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“In some of the classrooms the children's storage area was not labeled with the children's names.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The cots and infant beds were not labeled with children's names.”
The state verified the correction on May 22, 2023
Mar 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
“During the inspection the center did not was have equipment or activities for school age children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023
746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
“The operation did not have an carbon monoxide system.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
“The operation did not have in their operational policy about safe sleep for infants.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Mariner Montessori at The Heights
Is Mariner Montessori at The Heights licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 26, 2023.
When was Mariner Montessori at The Heights last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 24, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Mariner Montessori at The Heights had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 9 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 21 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Mariner Montessori at The Heights care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Mariner Montessori at The Heights accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Mariner Montessori at The Heights' hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Mariner Montessori at The Heights cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 888-6036 to ask.
What is Mariner Montessori at The Heights' phone number?
(281) 888-6036.
Where is Mariner Montessori at The Heights?
5317 Darling St, Houston, TX 77007. The nearest other daycare we list is Esperanza School, 0.6 miles away.