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School of the Woods #1

1307 and 1321 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055
licensed capacity
307
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
1986

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About School of the Woods #1

School of the Woods #1 is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 6, 1986, for up to 307 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageSummer camp

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 2 1/2 to 6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
307 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Office hours: 8am-5pm”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2 1/2 to 6 years
ProgramsPreschool and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentArt, music, sports
StaffCredentialed Montessori teachers
AccreditationCognia (AdvancED) accredited
Licensed capacity307 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

School of the Woods #1 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 School of the Woods #1

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
307 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#47884
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 12, 2026: 6 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Background checks 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. May 12, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director did not have the required annual training topics in the following areas: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, Administering Meds., Food Allergies, Building and Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required food allergy emergency plan information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “In review of child records, it was identified that two student files were missing the required emergency contact information.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director is missing 13 hours of the required 30 annual training hours.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Eight caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in the following areas: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, Administering Meds., Food Allergies, Building and Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers

      “An inspection of the first aid kit identified that the inventory was incomplete. The operation is missing the required tweezers.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  2. Jul 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A substitute caregiver was observed caring for children with out the required background. Corrected: When the caregiver left the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “The operation did not have the required surfacing under the swings (pre-scchool playground) or tire swings (school age playground).”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

    • 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

      “The pre-school and school age playground play structure did not have the required 6 inches surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2025

  3. Jul 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 6, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location

      “The operation emergency evacuation diagram did not include the designated relocation site outside of the child care center.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “The director did not have the required annual training topics in: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, Administering Meds., Food Allergies, Building and Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “2 out of 4 caregivers did not have the required annual training topics in: Emergency Prep, Communicable Diseases, Administering Meds., Food Allergies, Building and Premise Safety, and Hazardous Materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “During the review of children records 2 out of the 4 records that was evaluated was found to be missing the food allergy emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “During the review of records it was found that the director and one caregiver does not have current First-Aid/CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5207(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside

      “The operation emergency evacuation diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium Low risk

      746.4815(a)(1) - Use Zones - Licensed Before September 1, 2003 - Climbing Structures

      “The operation did not maintain the proper depth of four feet of loose-fill surfacing material on the playground in the use zones.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

  5. Aug 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A caregiver did not have documentation of their pediatric CPR/FIRST aid certification on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2022

  6. Feb 28, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation failed to complete the Employees who Left Employment in 2022 survey via their online provider account by extended deadline of 2/23/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 2, 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 School of the Woods #1

Is School of the Woods #1 licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 6, 1986.

When was School of the Woods #1 last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 12, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has School of the Woods #1 had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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 School of the Woods #1 care for?

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

Does School of the Woods #1 accept child care subsidies?

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

What are School of the Woods #1's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does School of the Woods #1 cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 686-8811 to ask.

What is School of the Woods #1's phone number?

(713) 686-8811.

Where is School of the Woods #1?

1307 and 1321 Wirt Rd, Houston, TX 77055. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Lutheran Early Learning, 0.1 miles away.

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