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Sherwood Forest Montessori School

1331 Sherwood Forest St, Houston, TX 77043 · Harris County

Sherwood Forest Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 115 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (4 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 8% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 8%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston
1High risk
5Medium High risk
8Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 26, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 26, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Staff ratios2
Child protection1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

Medium LowAug 26, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One employee was missing the Notarized Affidavit form to review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026
MediumFeb 4, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization §746.701(1)
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.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2026
Medium HighJul 23, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
Four staff personnel files were reviewed and are missing proof of education qualification on file.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
MediumJul 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of the Fire Drill was reviewed and observed to be missing for the month of June 2025.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
HighApr 2, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A 14 year old child that was not in care, at the operation to do observation was observed in the early childhood classroom.
Correction verified Apr 3, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
The operation had four medications that were expired, one Epi-Pen and three Benadryl.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
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.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionChild protection
Required Personnel Records- signed dated statement that employee attended abuse/neglect training §746.901(11)
One caregiver did not have orientation training the caregiver has been at the operation for more than 90 days.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium LowMar 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received personnel policies §746.901(7)(B)
Two caregivers did not have documentation that they received personnel policies.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies §746.503
Four children did not have documentation on the parents receiving the operational polices.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
Medium HighMar 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The operation did not have the required surfacing under and around the merry go around on the pre-school playground.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Gudie to first aid and emergency care §746.4003(a)(1)
The main first aid kid did not have a first aid guide.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children did not have a parent signature on the food allergy plan.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2025
MediumMar 14, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records - signed dated statement that employee received operational policies §746.901(7)(A)
Four caregivers did not have documentation that they received center policies.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 14, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Two children did not have they Epi-Pens in the original container they were placed in a zip lock bag.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium LowMar 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
One caregiver did not have a Pre-Employment Affidavit in the file, start date 1/1/2025.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity115 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 17, 2025
DirectorElizabeth Powell
Phone7134645791
State operation #1811174

Common questions

Does Sherwood Forest Montessori School take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Sherwood Forest Montessori School’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Sherwood Forest Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Sherwood Forest Montessori School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sherwood Forest Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $40.80 a day for toddlers, $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.20 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Sherwood Forest Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 2, 2025: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sherwood Forest Montessori School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #655 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 8% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sherwood Forest Montessori School last inspected?

Aug 26, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1811174 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.