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Montessori Childrens Cottage

Inspection record overview

Past 36 months · checked Nov 6, 2026

Critical findings on record

4 critical and 15 serious and 1 minor findings across 6 visits. Most recent critical finding: Aug 20, 2026. Latest visit Aug 20, 2026, 3 findings.

Critical findings4 · Houston median 1

65% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

Serious findings15 · Houston median 4

83% of Houston licensed centers have at least one

What inspectors found

The 3 most serious visits in the window. Titles use the state's own standard names, in plain English where we have a reviewed translation.

Aug 20, 2026InspectionCriticalFire inspection overdueTexas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: director annual training 30 hours required, building, grounds or equipment in poor…Verified corrected Sep 3, 2026

“The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.”Texas HHSC inspector, Aug 20, 2026 report. Quoted verbatim.

Aug 4, 2026InspectionCriticalAP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation deviceTexas: High+ 7 more findings from this visit: swimming pools - chemicals and pumps…, director annual training 30 hours required, playground surfacing too shallow, …Verified corrected Aug 17, 2026

Aug 6, 2024InspectionCriticalHarsh, cruel or unusual punishmentTexas: Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play · High+ 2 more findings from this visit: emergency contact missing from child's file, medication no longer usedVerified corrected Aug 23, 2024

20findings in 36 months18verified corrected by Texas2corrected during the visit0reported or unverified

Everything above is quoted or counted from Texas HHSC records; nothing is generated. This is not a safety rating.

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Hours7 am–6 pmMonday–Friday

Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, SchoolConfirm classroom age requirements

License type: Full Permit
County: Harris
License number: 63812
Date issued: Nov 22, 1987
Licensed capacity: 85 children

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Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 20 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children

AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

Children's Records - Immunizations

Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

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Aug 20, 2026 · Inspection

6 recorded visits · 20 available findings.

Visits in the past 12 months

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children

AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device

Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

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