Montessori Childrens Cottage
Montessori Childrens Cottage is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (14 of 35). 11 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.
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The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.
CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was damaged, with sections missing and cracks present. Correction made: The operation repaired the glass sliding door in the pool house.
The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.
CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons.
The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.
The operation has a play structure with a slide that is under five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 6 inches deep.
The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.
CCR observed that the acoustic ceiling in the pool house was missing, cracked, and sagging. Additionally, the glass sliding door in the pool house was broken, preventing it from closing properly.
The operation has a play structure with a slide exceeding five feet in height; however, the loose fill beneath it measures less than 9 inches deep.
CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child can swim competently.
CCR reviewed six children's admission files and found that the operation does not include a question on the form regarding whether a child is required to wear a personal flotation device.
Two children's play toys present on the playground had sharp and jagged edges. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director removed them.
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
1 child with a diagnosed food allergy needs an updated food allergy emergency plan, signed by both the parent and medical professional, along with the prescribed medication.
6 children were present upstairs with a caregiver and vendor for a specialized class without Fire Marshal approval. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the director moved the group of children downstairs.
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
During the inpsection the operation was found to have 3 expired epi-pens for children with food allergies and an expired inhaler for a child in care.
During the inspection I observed a caregiver withholding active play for two children in care. The children's classrooms outdoor time was ending by the time they were going outside.
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
During the walkthrough of the outdoor play area I oberved three broken fence boards, a wooden bench with a nail exposed, a rubber hose covering wire sticking out of the ground The caregiver in charge hammered the exposed nail flat during the inspection.
During review of safety the opeation did not have an emergency plan signed by parents and health care professional for two children with diagnosed food allergies.
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
During my walkthrough I observed a bottle of sanitizer accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the caregiver removed the bottle of sanitizer.
During the walkthrough I observed two water hoses that were left out unraveled on the playground, I observed two broken fence boards as well as one board that was not secured. I observed a broken gate as well as a broken bench that appears to cover a concrete slab. I observed broken wooden barriers with rod iron exposed.
During the walkthrough of the toddler class I had a caregiver state they were caring for 15 children when I observed 16 children present. During the walkthrough of the older toddler classroom a caregiver stated they were caring for 17 children when I observed 18 children present.
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
During the follow up inspection completed one classroom is out of ratio by 2 children. The specified age group is 4 year old classroom with 37 children and two caregivers at nap time. Note: This was corrected when two children were moved to a different classroom.
It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
About this center
Common questions
Does Montessori Childrens Cottage take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Montessori Childrens Cottage’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Montessori Childrens Cottage accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Montessori Childrens Cottage cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Montessori Childrens Cottage for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, 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 Montessori Childrens Cottage had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 20, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Montessori Childrens Cottage compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #789 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Montessori Childrens Cottage last inspected?
Aug 20, 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 63812 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.