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Licensed Center · Texas

Countryside Montessori

625 Benton Rd, Richmond

Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · Map

2 deficiencies cited

About this program

Licensed capacity
174
Ages served
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Hours
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Programs
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Field Trips
Accepts child care subsidies
No
License type
Full Permit
Issued
Oct 25, 2023
Phone
8324716259

No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.

State compliance summary

How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.

8High risk
3Medium-high risk
14Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
18Inspections and investigations on record

Inspection history

Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: A total of ten children files were review. Two out of ten children files were missing the health statement from the medical doctor clearing them to attend the childcare center for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
  • Non-critical Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
    Inspector's note: A total of ten employees files were review. Three out of ten employees have not complete their annual twenty-four hours of training in their respective age group for licensing to review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-09-21.
Dec 3, 2025 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
  • Non-critical First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
    Inspector's note: The first aid kit cabinet was review. Four items were found to be expired since 2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
  • Critical Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
    Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their monthly fire drill for the month of November 2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-12-12.
May 23, 2025 · Inspection
4 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
    Inspector's note: Ten children files were review. Ten out of ten children files were missing the parent rights inside their folder. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
  • Non-critical Children's Products- Annual Certification
    Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
  • Critical Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
    Inspector's note: Two of the ten children files were review. Two of the ten children files did not fill out the information if they gave consent to give the child childcare center if they have authorization to give take their child to seek medical attention in case of emergency. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
  • Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
    Inspector's note: One of the ten children files were review. One out of ten children files did not have health statement from the doctor showing he is medical clear to attend the childcare center. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-06-23.
Jan 21, 2025 · Assessment
1 deficiency cited
  • Non-critical Report Number of Employees
    Inspector's note: The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024. Risk level: Medium Low. Corrected by 2025-01-21.
Nov 8, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 15, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 20, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 19, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 28, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 26, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 4, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Critical AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained by DFPS, physical abuse occurred when a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. This resulted in the child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-24.
  • Critical Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver inappropriately grabbed a child?s arms and hands with force after the child did not want to participate in an activity. The caregiver continued grabbing the child as the caregiver walked closely behind the child towards another part of the classroom. This resulted in scratches on the child?s chin and arm. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-17.
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
    Inspector's note: Based on information obtained by DFPS, a caregiver did not demonstrate acceptance and patience when she grabbed a child and forced the child to move to another part of the classroom. This resulted in the child crying and sustaining scratches. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-04-17.
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation did not create incident report for an incident involving a caregiver that resulted in a child sustaining scratches on their chin and arm. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-05-24.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: A report was not made to Child Care Regulation for an incident that potentially posed a risk to children. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-05-24.
Mar 19, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
  • Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
    Inspector's note: Two ant hill was observed outside the toddler and basketball playground. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-03-29.
  • Non-critical Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Record of Pest Extermination
    Inspector's note: The operation did not complete their annual pest control inspection since 2023. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-04-19.
Jan 2, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 21, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Nov 20, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
5 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
    Inspector's note: The operation did not write the incident report when the child got bitten by the fire ants at the time of the incident. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
  • Non-critical Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
    Inspector's note: The operation did not write the incident report and the parents did not sign the incident report acknowledging that the incident took place. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
  • Non-critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
    Inspector's note: The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure monthly maintenance checklist. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
  • Critical Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
    Inspector's note: The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation by phone call or by the online reporting system of a non-routine incident that potentially placed a child at risk. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
  • Critical Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
    Inspector's note: The operation did not designated employee who is primary task is to inspect the playground structure and surface to reduce the risk injury to a child. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2023-12-27.
Oct 24, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Oct 16, 2023 · Inspection
3 deficiencies cited
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training
    Inspector's note: A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement that they complete the orientation on the policy that prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment outlined 746.1303. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-31.
  • Non-critical Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
    Inspector's note: A total of nine operational staff files were review. Nine staff personnel has not complete and review the statement of their operational policies. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2023-10-31.
  • Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
    Inspector's note: The operation has not conducted their annual fire inspection since 08/02/2022. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-17.
Sep 26, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Sep 26, 2023 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
  • Critical Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
    Inspector's note: Based on the HHSC investigation there is reason to believe that the operational staff used poor judgment on implementing incorrect sleep techniques to help a child to sleep. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2023-10-18.
Sep 6, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Jun 27, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

May 30, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Apr 20, 2023 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.