Countryside Montessori
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
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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.
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.
The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.
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.
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.
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.
Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.
The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.
The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.
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.
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.
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.
The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.
The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.
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.
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.
About this center
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.
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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.