Northwood Montessori School
Northwood Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 91 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1987. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times. Inspectors recorded 16 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (9 of 16). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Two staff did not have translated education documentation showing the equivalency of a High School diploma.
Fire inspection observed dated 1/25/2024.
The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.
During inspection there was less than 6 inches of mulch observed on the playgrounds.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.
As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.
As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.
As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22.
As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.
The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notifications 2. The promotion of outdoor and physical activities 3. Procedures for parents to discuss question and concerns with the director. 4. Vaccine policy for staff 5. Procedures for parents to visit the center without prior approval.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date.
Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.
About this center
Common questions
Does Northwood Montessori School take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are Northwood Montessori School’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 Northwood Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Northwood Montessori School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Northwood Montessori School 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 Northwood Montessori School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 18, 2022: “Policies Comply with Rules.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Northwood Montessori School compare with other daycares in Houston?
It is tied for #694 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Northwood Montessori School last inspected?
Jan 22, 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 58961 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.