Countryside Montessori
Licensed child-care center in Richmond, TX 77489 · Texas operation #1772257
Record summary
1 high-risk · 10 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (10 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Aug 19, 2026.
0 of 10 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 625 Benton Rd, Richmond, TX 77489
- Phone
- (832) 471-6259
- Ages served
- Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 174 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Oct 25, 2023
- Director
- Shamsha Walia
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 19, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk Caregivers must complete 24 hours of annual training, and it must be documented.
State rule 746.1309(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Sep 21, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Sep 21, 2026, verified by the state Sep 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 3, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.
State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
May 23, 2025: Inspection
4 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.
State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.
State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"
Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual children product certification since 03/20/2024.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
State rule 746.503 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Jun 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 21, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.
State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "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.
Corrected Jan 21, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 11 visits and 12 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Countryside Montessori on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1772257.
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