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Sherwood Forest Montessori School

1331 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX 77043
licensed capacity
115
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$172
year first permitted
2025

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About Sherwood Forest Montessori School

Sherwood Forest Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 17, 2025, for up to 115 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 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 months through the third grade
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
115 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through the third grade
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratioChild/staff ratio of 6:1 (Toddler Community, 18-36 months)
StaffAMS certified teachers, Montessori interns, and trained assistants
Daily lifePotty training: Toilet training is part of the Toddler Program, achieved gradually
SafetyOutdoor playground
AccreditationOther accreditation (American Montessori Society)
MoreFounded 1977
Licensed capacity115 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
115 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1811174
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 8 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 6
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Safety and hazards 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 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “One employee was missing the Notarized Affidavit form to review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 27, 2026

  2. Mar 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the Incident/Illness Report was not completed for the incident that occurred involving a child who sustained an injury and received medical attention.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026

  4. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 23, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Four staff personnel files were reviewed and are missing proof of education qualification on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Documentation of the Fire Drill was reviewed and observed to be missing for the month of June 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  6. Jun 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 2, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A 14 year old child that was not in care, at the operation to do observation was observed in the early childhood classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 3, 2025

  8. Mar 14, 2025Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “Four children did not have documentation on the parents receiving the operational polices.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(11) - Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training

      “One caregiver did not have orientation training the caregiver has been at the operation for more than 90 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(7)(B) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies

      “Two caregivers did not have documentation that they received personnel policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “Two children did not have a parent signature on the food allergy plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(7)(A) - Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies

      “Four caregivers did not have documentation that they received center policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “The operation had four medications that were expired, one Epi-Pen and three Benadryl.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “The operation had a water holes on the pre-school and school age playground. They was a broken toy container on the school age playground. The operation had a deep area on the school age playground to where the ground was not level and could cause a tripping hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • 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 and around the merry go around on the pre-school playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “Two children did not have they Epi-Pens in the original container they were placed in a zip lock bag.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “One caregiver did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit in the file, start date 1/1/2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “A play structure on the toddler playground did not have a use zone of 6 feet it was 2 ft away from the bench on the playground.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care

      “The main first aid kid did not have a first aid guide.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025

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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Questions about Sherwood Forest Montessori School

Is Sherwood Forest Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 17, 2025.

When was Sherwood Forest Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sherwood Forest Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 5 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Sherwood Forest Montessori School care for?

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

Does Sherwood Forest Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sherwood Forest Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sherwood Forest Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 464-5791 to ask.

What is Sherwood Forest Montessori School's phone number?

(713) 464-5791.

Where is Sherwood Forest Montessori School?

1331 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX 77043. The nearest other daycare we list is Kido International Preschool, 0.4 miles away.

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