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Austin Montessori Sunset
- licensed capacity
- 286
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $229
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Austin Montessori Sunset
Austin Montessori Sunset is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 13, 1985, for up to 286 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Waldorf approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 286 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 16 months to 15 years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori, Waldorf |
| Daily life | Potty training: Talk through exact readiness, including toilet independence, with each family |
| Discounts | Sibling tuition discounts begin with the third enrolled child (10%) and rise to 50% with the fourth. |
| More | Founded 1967 |
| Licensed capacity | 286 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Austin Montessori Sunset has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 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.
Infant
Center$229
Home daycare$206
Toddler
Center$214
Home daycare$196
Preschool
Center$209
Home daycare$194
School age
Center$197
Home daycare$184
State record
Inspection reports for Austin Montessori Sunset
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 286 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #184979
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 11, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 13 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 5
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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See all 17 visits
- Sep 11, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“It was found that the operation did not give all families the list of Parents Rights, in autumn 2023 as required. This issue has now been resolved by the operation adding the list to their admission materials.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“At inspection, three classrooms had toaster ovens that could be accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“At inspection, two classrooms had uncovered trash cans that contained garbage.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 27, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.2901 - Supervised Naptime Daily
“Children aged 4 1/2 to 5 years, who were in care for approximately seven consecutive hours, did not have a designated quiet or naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“Out of the ten children's files reviewed, one child did not have all the required immunizations up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Two classrooms had insufficient lighting during naptime.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The staff training certificates were not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operational policies were missing provisions on suspension and expulsion, promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity, employee vaccinations, and inclusive care for children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2024
Show 7 earlier visits
- Jan 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Inspection7 rules cited
746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
“The operation did not have a signed CPSC form porsted.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation does not have a current sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Two children's medications were not in the original container and did not contain the prescription label.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The playground outside the Cypress cottage did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A student teacher observer was present with the children without an eligible background check. The student teacher was sent home during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2023
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The garbage can in a classroom did not have a lid and there was garbage accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023
746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“Two members of the governing body are not listed as controlling persons.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2023
- Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Austin Montessori Sunset
Is Austin Montessori Sunset licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 13, 1985.
When was Austin Montessori Sunset last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 11, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Austin Montessori Sunset had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 4 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Austin Montessori Sunset care for?
286, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Austin Montessori Sunset accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Austin Montessori Sunset's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Austin Montessori Sunset cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 892-0253 to ask.
What is Austin Montessori Sunset's phone number?
(512) 892-0253.
Where is Austin Montessori Sunset?
5012 Sunset Trl, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is House of Little Angels, 0.5 miles away.