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Northwood Montessori School

14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX 770145.0· 29 reviews
licensed capacity
91
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1987

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About Northwood Montessori School

Northwood Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 13, 1987, for up to 91 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, with preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 mo to 6 yrs
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
91 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 mo to 6 yrs
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
StaffAMI-certified professionals
AccreditationOther accreditation (AMI (Association Montessori International))
MoreFounded 1975
Licensed capacity91 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Northwood Montessori School 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.
Harris 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 Northwood Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
91 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1987
License number
#58961
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 22, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.

      “Two staff did not have translated education documentation showing the equivalency of a High School diploma.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  2. Jan 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “Fire inspection observed dated 1/25/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2025

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

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The center did not report the number of employees that left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2025

  4. Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “During inspection there was less than 6 inches of mulch observed on the playgrounds.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

  5. Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024

  6. Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 1, 2022Visit5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

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

      “As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “As of 4/1/22, verification of compliance has not been received. This deficiency is being re-cited. Please provide the required information by 4/8/22. Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

  8. Feb 18, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked the staff's hire date.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “Of the eight personnel records evaluated, one lacked a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

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

      “Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the personnel policies were received.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not complete orientation to the child care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies is lacking the following information: 1. Procedures for parental notifications 2. The promotion of outdoor and physical activities 3. Procedures for parents to discuss question and concerns with the director. 4. Vaccine policy for staff 5. Procedures for parents to visit the center without prior approval.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

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

      “Of the eight personnel records evaluated, two did not sign a statement showing a copy of the operational policies were received.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2022

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 Northwood Montessori School

Is Northwood Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 13, 1987.

When was Northwood Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 22, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Northwood Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 5 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Northwood Montessori School care for?

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

Does Northwood Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Northwood Montessori School'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 Northwood Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 444-9433 to ask.

What is Northwood Montessori School's phone number?

(281) 444-9433.

Where is Northwood Montessori School?

14901 Welcome Ln, Houston, TX 77014. The nearest other daycare we list is Northwoods Presbyterian Church, 0.4 miles away.

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