Montessori Childrens Cottage
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
30 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 6, 2026
Latest inspection
August 19, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 6, 2026
- Provider
- Montessori Childrens Cottage
- License number
- 63812
- Location
- 4009 SHERWOOD LN, Houston, TX 77092
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 12.5/100
- Inspection record
- 30 inspections, last inspected August 19, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 6, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
96
Total Violations
Aug 19, 2025
Last Inspection
85
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (117)
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-19
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-08-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-16
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-06
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-08-20
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-15
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected at 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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-15
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-11
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-15
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-15
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-08-22
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-22
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-08
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-08-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-18
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-10
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montessori Childrens Cottage's safety grade?
Montessori Childrens Cottage has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 12.5 out of 100.
How many violations does Montessori Childrens Cottage have?
Montessori Childrens Cottage has 96 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 20 serious, and 4 minor.
When was Montessori Childrens Cottage last inspected?
Montessori Childrens Cottage was last inspected on August 19, 2025.