Montessori Childrens Cottage

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 85 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Skill classes

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

63812

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

November 1987

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Aug 4, 2026. 7 of 16 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Aug 4, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 5, 2025Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Pest Extermination

    1 active ant bed is present on the playground.

    Corrected Aug 12, 2025

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    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.

    Corrected Aug 19, 2025

  • 746.3701(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

    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 Aug 5, 2025, at the inspection

  • 746.1329(c)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Low

    Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests

    2 out of 8 staff were missing the original certificate for pediatric CPR/first aid.

    Corrected Aug 19, 2025

  • 746.4907(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

    2 composite play structures on the playground are missing post markings that indicates the depth of the loose fill.

    Corrected Aug 12, 2025

  • 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    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 Aug 5, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    During review of record keeping 6 out of 10 records evaluated did not include the address for the emergency contact as required.

    Corrected Aug 20, 2024

  • 746.3809Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Medication No Longer Used

    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.

    Corrected Aug 16, 2024

  • 746.2805(9)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Prohibited Punishments - Withholding Active Play

    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.

    Corrected Aug 6, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Aug 8, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.1203(3)(D)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

    During the walkthrough I oberserved a caregiver on their phone when they were supposed to be supervising children during naptime.

    Corrected Aug 8, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    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.

    Corrected Aug 18, 2023

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    During review of administration the center's operational policies did not include promotion of Physical activity as requied by minimum standards.

    Corrected Aug 22, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered

    Corrected Aug 11, 2023

• Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 22, 2022Self-reported incident2 standards cited

  • 746.3701(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

    I observed 4 electrical outlets that were not covered as required. This was corrected when the director replaced the plug covers.

    Corrected Feb 9, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3420(5)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

    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 Feb 9, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Aug 8, 2022Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

    During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    During the walkthrough I observed a caregiver change their gloves and proceeded to change another child's diaper without washing their hands.

    Corrected Aug 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    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.

    Corrected Aug 22, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For

    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.

    Corrected Aug 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4907(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.

    Corrected Aug 15, 2022

• Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Jan 19, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected Jan 18, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo standards cited

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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