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Countryside Montessori

625 BENTON RD, Richmond, TX 77489-3788

Operation number:
1772257
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
174
License effective:
October 25, 2023
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8324716259
Email:
info@countrysidemontessoritx.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 23 available inspections for Countryside Montessori from April 20, 2023 through August 19, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 26 recorded violations in total.

The most recent recorded violation was on August 19, 2026 and involved health or food records.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.

At a glance

Total inspections
23

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
26

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
6

Last 36 months

Local comparison

23 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77489

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.13
Local median
0.85

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
30%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
37%

Repeated topics

This provider
6
Local average
1.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review.
Correction status
Correction due by September 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction status
Correction due by September 21, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
Official code
746.4003(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.
Correction deadline
December 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
746.503
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One of the ten children files were review. One out of ten children files did not have health statement from the doctor showing he is medical clear to attend the childcare center.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of the ten children files were review. Two of the ten children files did not fill out the information if they gave consent to give the child childcare center if they have authorization to give take their child to seek medical attention in case of emergency.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(11)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. The caregiver continued grabbing the child as the caregiver walked closely behind the child towards another part of the classroom. This resulted in scratches on the child?s chin and arm.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver did not demonstrate acceptance and patience when she grabbed a child and forced the child to move to another part of the classroom. This resulted in the child crying and sustaining scratches.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
Official code
746.1201(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on information obtained by DFPS, physical abuse occurred when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. This resulted in the child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not create incident report for an incident involving a caregiver that resulted in a child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 28, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(17) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
Official code
746.801(17)
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Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation by phone call or by the online reporting system of a non-routine incident that potentially placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure and surface to reduce the risk injury to a child.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Official code
746.4751(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
Official code
746.901(6)(A)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement that they complete the orientation on the policy that prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined 746.1303.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
Official code
746.901(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the HHSC investigation there is reason to believe that the operational staff used poor judgment on implementing incorrect sleep techniques to help a child to sleep.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)