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Westside Montessori

13555 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$150
year first permitted
1998

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About Westside Montessori

Westside Montessori is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 25, 1998, for up to 102 children, serving toddlers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, pre-k, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,545.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months through 12 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 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
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through 12 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Discounts5% sibling discount
MoreFounded 1977
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Westside Montessori lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,545. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After Care Only (2:30 / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)$250
Early Care Only (7:00 – 8:15 / 8:30 AM)$150
Full Day Care (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM)$300
Primary Academic Day (8:45 AM – 2:30 PM)$1,485
Primary Half Day (8:45 – 11:50 AM)$1,110
Toddler Half Day (8:45 AM – 11:50 AM)$1,250
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Toddler School Day (8:45 AM – 2:30 PM, w/nap)$1,545
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After Care Only (2:30 / 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM)$2,500
Early Care Only (7:00 – 8:15 / 8:30 AM)$1,500
Full Day Care (7:00 AM – 6:00 PM)$3,000
Primary Academic Day (8:45 AM – 2:30 PM)$14,850
Primary Half Day (8:45 – 11:50 AM)$11,100
Toddler Half Day (8:45 AM – 11:50 AM)$12,500
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Toddler School Day (8:45 AM – 2:30 PM, w/nap)$15,450
14 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Westside Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Toddlers
Permit issued
1998
License number
#537120
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 6, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • 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.

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  1. Aug 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Emergency contact addresses were missing in four children's files that were reviewed.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “One caregiver did not have the required 24 hours of annual training available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

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

      “Four caregivers did not have notarized affidavit forms available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025

  3. Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 5, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “There was not a maintenance checklist available for licensing to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023

  5. Sep 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “5 caregivers and the Director did not have the follwoing HASA trainings avaialbe for review. 1. Emergency Preparedness 2. Preventing and Controlling the spread of communicable diseases 3.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction 4.Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 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 Westside Montessori

Is Westside Montessori licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 25, 1998.

When was Westside Montessori last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 6, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Westside Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Westside Montessori care for?

102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers.

Does Westside Montessori accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Westside Montessori'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 Westside Montessori cost?

Monthly tuition from $150 to $1,545, as it lists it.

What is Westside Montessori's phone number?

(281) 556-5970.

Where is Westside Montessori?

13555 Briar Forest Dr, Houston, TX 77077. The nearest other daycare we list is After 3 After School Programs, 0.2 miles away.

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