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Montessori Country Day School

4909 CRAWFORD ST, Houston, TX 77004-5732

Operation number:
817106
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
49
License effective:
October 11, 2002
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3464735661
Email:
mcds@montessorihouston.com

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 14 available inspections for Montessori Country Day School from June 8, 2022 through July 7, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 1, 2026 and involved child guidance.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from June 5, 2026 through July 7, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

10 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77004

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.29
Local median
0.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
21%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.58

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.

Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation and information obtained there was sufficient evidence to conclude that caregivers are grabbing children by the arm as a form of discipline during naptime.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 7, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the investigation and information obtained there were sufficient evidence to conclude the caregiver demonstrated poor judgement in using the restroom as a place for a child's self-regulation and calming.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 4, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose fill on the playground was heavily impacted in various areas. This was corrected during inspection when the maintenance man was observed redistributing the loose fill evenly to meet the required depth.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation was observed having two 2-year old children in care while being licensed to care for 3 years and older. This was corrected during inspectionwhen the director provided a written request to add toddler care to the license.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Official code
746.301(5)