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Westwood Montessori School

1822 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX 77043 · Harris County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Westwood Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 64 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 26 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (10 of 26). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 11% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 11%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston
2High risk
11Medium High risk
9Medium risk
4Medium Low risk
0Low risk
26 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundSep 25, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 24, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 24, 2022 · Assessment · citation foundOct 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork10
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A 11mo infant was observed sleeping with a clipped attachment pacifier. This was corrected when the clip attachment was removed from the pacifier.
Corrected during the visit
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Toothbrushes - Labeled with Name §746.3321(a)(1)
Children toothbrushes were observed not labeled with their names during the inspection.
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionOther standards
Toothbrushes - Stored Sanitary §746.3321(a)(3)
Children toothbrushes were observed being stored together in one strorage container.
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The annual sanitation inspection report was not available for review during the inspection
MediumSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website §746.4135(c)
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) form was not available for review during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 20, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report to CCR the number of employees who left in 2025 before January 15, 2026.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
Medium HighSep 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The children's attendance records were reviewed and found to be inadequately documented, as there were no times of arrival and departure, nor initial signatures of staff responsible for the child during drop-off or pick-up.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 25, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One child file did not have the immunization record for review during the inspection
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
MediumSep 25, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
The attendance for the directors at the operation was not recorded and available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2025
MediumAug 21, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not share a copy of the Incident Report Form with the parent. There is no parent signature on the incident form.
Correction verified Oct 28, 2024
MediumApr 24, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
The operation is not notifying parents of less serious injuries.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
Medium LowJan 24, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 17, 2024, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During the review of children's records 2 out of the 4 records evaluated was found to be missing the emergency contact address. Corrected at Inspection: A caregiver reached out to the parents and obtained the addresses for the two emergency contacts listed.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
During the review of children records 2 out of the 4 records that were evaluated were found to be missing the food allergy emergency plan.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2023
Medium HighOct 6, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During the walkthrough of the playgroud I observed exposed nails on the playground fence. Corrected at Inspection: When the director called the maintenance man to cover the exposed nails with a wooden board.
Correction verified Oct 6, 2023
HighOct 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
I observed that the background check status was still pending for a caregiver who was observed working with children during the inspection. NOTE: This caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
I observed one caregiver working with 5 infants. The specified age of the group was 10 months and the required child/caregiver ratio for 0-11 months is one caregiver with 4 infants. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection when one of the older infants was moved to the toddler classroom.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
MediumOct 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
The enrollment records for four children were evaluated during the inspection. I observed the following information missing from the files: 1. One child did not have documented information indicatiing whether or not he has any special needs. 2. One child did not have the following: A. An address documented for the emergency contact person. B. The name and contact information for their elementary school.** **NOTE: This information was corrected during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
In two different classrooms, the caregivers did not know the ages of the children and there was not a list of children in the room with documentation of their ages.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months §746.1305(b)
I observed that the SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma training had expired for a caregiver who was observed working with infants during the inspection.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium HighOct 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
I observed that 3 of the caregivers working with children do not have current certification in first aid.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2022
Medium LowFeb 24, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
MediumOct 8, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
During review of records 1 out of 10 evaluated did not have a health statement as required.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
MediumOct 8, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
During review of infants 2 infants not yet eating table food were found to not hae updated feeding instructions.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021
Medium HighOct 8, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 evaluated was found to not have all required Emergency contact information.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity64 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 22, 2004
DirectorPatricia Godoy
Phone7134654654
State operation #826676

Common questions

Does Westwood Montessori School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Westwood Montessori School’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 Westwood Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Westwood Montessori School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Westwood 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 $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Westwood Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2026: “Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Westwood Montessori School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #598 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 11% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Westwood Montessori School last inspected?

Sep 10, 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 826676 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.