# Montessori Childrens Cottage Montessori Childrens Cottage is a licensed child care program (child care center) in Houston, TX serving ages Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 85 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: 4009 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092 - Ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 85 - License/permit: 63812 - Operator: not published - Phone: (713) 686-5427 - Website: www.montessorichildrenscottage.com - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: no - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=95546 ## Inspection record 35 findings across 16 Texas HHSC inspections (2021-11-16 to 2026-08-20); 26 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-08-20 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-31: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. (§746.1311(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-a)) - 2026-08-20 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-09-09: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-08-20 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-09-03: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months: The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025. (§746.5101(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5101-a)) - 2026-08-04 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less: 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. (§746.4907(a)(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-1)) - 2026-08-04 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-17: AP Required Admission Information - Child able to swim competently: 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. (§746.605(16)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-16-a)) - 2026-08-04 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: 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. (§746.3407; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3407)) - 2026-08-04 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.: 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. (§746.4907(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-a-2)) - 2026-08-04 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2026-08-17: AP Required Admission Information - Child requires a personal flotation device: 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. (§746.605(16)(B); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-605-16-b)) - 2026-08-04 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance: The director time sheets were not available during the inspection. (§746.801(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-5)) - 2026-08-04 — Safety hazards, High risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Swimming Pools - Chemicals and Pumps Inaccessible to Children: CCR observed pool chemicals and the pump were not properly stored and were accessible to children during swimming lessons. (§746.5001(4); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-5001-4)) - 2026-08-04 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2026-08-20: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: The director has not completed the required 30 clock hours of training during the annual period from 1/17/2025 to 1/17/2026. (§746.1311(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-1311-a)) - 2025-08-05 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2025-08-18: 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. (§746.3819; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3819)) - 2025-08-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.3701(5); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-3701-5)) - 2025-08-05 — Facilities & equipment, Medium risk, Correction verified 2025-08-14: 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. (§746.4907(c); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-4907-c)) - 2025-08-05 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§746.801(11); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-746-801-11)) - …and 20 more on the source page. ## Nearby programs - [Childrens Cottage Infant Center](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-100380) — 0.25 km, capacity 64 - [Toddler House INC No 4](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-95407) — 0.97 km, capacity 140 - [The New Day School](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1284350) — 1.22 km, capacity 85 - [The Learning Experience-Houston Oak Forest](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1497236) — 1.34 km, capacity 176 - [Children's Lighthouse of Oak Forest](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1368168) — 1.35 km, capacity 268 - [Oak Forest Academy](https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1466757) — 1.72 km, capacity 309 ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 95546 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=95546 - us_census_geocoder record 4009 SHERWOOD LN|HOUSTON|TX|77092 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://geocoding.geo.census.gov/geocoder/ - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 63812 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=63812 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-95546 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. 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