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West Garden Montessori School

12350 Westheimer Rd Ste A, Houston, TX 770775.0· 7 reviews
licensed capacity
83
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2012

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About West Garden Montessori School

West Garden Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 26, 2012, for up to 83 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and preschool.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
83 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion (Spanish), Montessori, Reggio Emilia
EnrichmentMusic, movement, athletics
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
TransportationTransportation (transportation from local schools (after-school program))
MoreFounded 2003
Licensed capacity83 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

West Garden Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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 West Garden Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
83 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1384946
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 4, 2025: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Dec 4, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “A child with a known food allergy did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “An annual children's product certification was not available for licensing to review. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by posting an updated certification form.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement

      “Four children files reviewed did not have the required health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “Observe brown ceiling tiles in several classrooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026

  2. Dec 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

      “One caregiver out of four files reviewed did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of four children records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 15, 2025

  3. Jan 11, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “There is a broken play structure on the playground that children uses to sit on. The legs of the table were not properly attached. Note: This was corrected during inspection by attaching the legs back together with extra protection to keep it secured.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation practiced 1 lockdown drill within the past year.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill surfacing material does not contain the proper depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4751(c) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired

      “There is a broken play structure on the playground that children uses to play on. One of the steps are broken and there is a broken piece in the middle of the play structure. Note: A photo was taken of the structure. Correction was made during the inspection. The broken play structure was removed from the playground.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about West Garden Montessori School

Is West Garden Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 26, 2012.

When was West Garden Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 4, 2025, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has West Garden Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 West Garden Montessori School care for?

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

Does West Garden Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are West Garden 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 West Garden Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 531-8717 to ask.

What is West Garden Montessori School's phone number?

(281) 531-8717.

Where is West Garden Montessori School?

12350 Westheimer Rd Ste A, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is KCE Champions @ ShadowBriar Elementary School, 0.1 miles away.

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