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Countryside Montessori

625 Benton Rd, Richmond, TX 77489 · Fort Bend County

Countryside Montessori is a licensed child care center in Richmond, TX, licensed for up to 174 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 18 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 26). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #56 of 66 centers in Richmond and better than 19% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 19%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#56 of 66 centers in Richmond
8High risk
3Medium High risk
14Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 18 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundNov 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety7
Health & medication6
Records & paperwork5
Training & qualifications2
Child protection2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 19, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
MediumAug 19, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2026
Medium HighDec 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
MediumDec 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
MediumDec 3, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One of the ten children files were review. One out of ten children files did not have health statement from the doctor showing he is medical clear to attend the childcare center.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
MediumMay 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
HighMay 23, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(11)
Two of the ten children files were review. Two of the ten children files did not fill out the information if they gave consent to give the child childcare center if they have authorization to give take their child to seek medical attention in case of emergency.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
The operation did not create incident report for an incident involving a caregiver that resulted in a child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
Based on information obtained by DFPS, physical abuse occurred when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child’s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. This resulted in the child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver did not demonstrate acceptance and patience when she grabbed a child and forced the child to move to another part of the classroom. This resulted in the child crying and sustaining scratches.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.
Correction verified May 28, 2024
HighApr 4, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child’s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. The caregiver continued grabbing the child as the caregiver walked closely behind the child towards another part of the classroom. This resulted in scratches on the child’s chin and arm.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2024
Medium HighMar 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024
MediumMar 19, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination §746.801(17)
The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2024
HighNov 20, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation by phone call or by the online reporting system of a non-routine incident that potentially placed a child at risk.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2024
Medium HighNov 20, 2023Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure and surface to reduce the risk injury to a child.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2024
MediumNov 20, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2024
HighOct 16, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023
MediumOct 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
MediumOct 16, 2023InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(10)
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement that they complete the orientation on the policy that prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined 746.1303.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
HighSep 26, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the HHSC investigation there is reason to believe that the operational staff used poor judgment on implementing incorrect sleep techniques to help a child to sleep.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity174 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 25, 2023
DirectorShamsha Walia
Phone8324716259
State operation #1772257

Common questions

Does Countryside Montessori take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Countryside Montessori’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Countryside Montessori accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does Countryside Montessori cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Countryside Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Richmond, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Countryside Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 23, 2025: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Countryside Montessori compare with other daycares in Richmond?

It is #56 of 66 centers in Richmond by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 19% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Countryside Montessori last inspected?

Aug 19, 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 1772257 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.