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Countryside Montessori

625 Benton Rd, Richmond, TX 77489
licensed capacity
174
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2023

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About

About Countryside Montessori

Countryside Montessori is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 25, 2023, for up to 174 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 22 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
174 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity174 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Countryside Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $172 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Fort Bend County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Countryside Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
174 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1772257
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 22 rules in all · 22 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Safety and hazards 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026

  2. Dec 3, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2025

  3. May 23, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  4. Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2025

  5. Nov 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 13 earlier visits
  1. Apr 4, 2024Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

  2. Mar 19, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(17) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination

      “The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024

  3. Jan 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 20, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization

      “The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2024

  6. Oct 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Oct 16, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies

      “A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(10) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2023

  8. Sep 26, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

  9. Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023

  10. Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Countryside Montessori

Is Countryside Montessori licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 25, 2023.

When was Countryside Montessori last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Countryside Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 22 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 22 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Countryside Montessori care for?

174, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Countryside Montessori accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Countryside Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Countryside Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 471-6259 to ask.

What is Countryside Montessori's phone number?

(832) 471-6259.

Where is Countryside Montessori?

625 Benton Rd, Richmond, TX 77489.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).