Texas records · HARRIS County · HOUSTON
Montessori Childrens Cottage
Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued November 22, 1987
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 4009 SHERWOOD LN, HOUSTON, TX 77092 7805
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- November 22, 1987
- Operation number
- 63812
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
- Ages served
- Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 13 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 3 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,213 |
| Citations recorded | 35 |
| Record covers | November 16, 2021 – August 20, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 20 |
| Medium | 8 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.
Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2026.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.
Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 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.
Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 18, 2025.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 active ant bed is present on the playground.
Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025.
2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.
Correction verified by the state on August 14, 2025.
2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.
Correction verified by the state on August 12, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 23, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.
Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2023.
During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023.
I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.
Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2022.
During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.
Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on January 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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