Childrens Cottage Infant Center
3910 Brookwoods Dr, Houston, TX
4.0· 5 reviews
Montessori Childrens Cottage
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 1987
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About
About Montessori Childrens Cottage
Montessori Childrens Cottage is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 22, 1987, for up to 85 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 20 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori Childrens Cottage has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Montessori Childrens Cottage
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1987
- License number
- #63812
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 20, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 20 rules in all · 20 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 7
- Safety and hazards 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Discipline and child guidance 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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Aug 20, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's fire inspection has not been completed since 8/12/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2026
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2026
746.1311(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2026
Aug 4, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
746.605(16)(B) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.4907(a)(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.5001(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.605(16)(A) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“The director time sheets were not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.3407 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.1311(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
746.4907(a)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2026
- Aug 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.3701(5) - 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 during the visit
746.801(11) - 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 during the visit
746.4907(c) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2025
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“1 active ant bed is present on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
746.1329(c)(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025
746.3819 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2025
- Aug 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3809 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.605(6) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2024
746.2805(9) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
Aug 8, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3701 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“During the inspection I oberved 2 electrical outlets uncovered”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2023
746.1203(3)(D) - 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 during the visit
746.3819 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
- Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3420(5) - 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 during the visit
746.3701(1) - 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 during the visit
- Aug 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 8, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
746.1203(2) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.3415(4) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“During review of records 1 out of 8 evaluated did not have current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.3701 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The operation has failed to maintain their loose fill surfacing at a proper depth.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2022
- Jan 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 19, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jan 18, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022
- Nov 23, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 16, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“It was found that on 09/20/2021 a child was bitten multiple times on the face and the caregivers were unaware of how the incident occurred.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“It was found that the incident report was not signed by the child's parents. The incident occurred on 09/20/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori Childrens Cottage
Is Montessori Childrens Cottage licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 22, 1987.
When was Montessori Childrens Cottage last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 20, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori Childrens Cottage had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 20 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 20 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 Montessori Childrens Cottage care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Montessori Childrens Cottage accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Montessori Childrens Cottage's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori Childrens Cottage cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 686-5427 to ask.
What is Montessori Childrens Cottage's phone number?
(713) 686-5427.
Where is Montessori Childrens Cottage?
4009 Sherwood Ln, Houston, TX 77092. The nearest other daycare we list is Childrens Cottage Infant Center, 0.2 miles away.