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Bright Minds Montessori

825 Plantation Dr Ste 100, Richmond, TX 774064.7· 51 reviews
licensed capacity
57
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2024

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About

About Bright Minds Montessori

Bright Minds Montessori is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2024, for up to 57 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, infant care and pre-k. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
57 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:45 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSpanish lessons, Yoga for children
StaffPediatric CPR and First Aid trained staff
Daily lifeMeals provided
SafetyElectronically secured doors, with fire protection and alarm monitoring system, Cameras / live video for parents (24hrs video surveillance in all classroom, entrance and outdoor play area), Outdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2014
Licensed capacity57 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Bright Minds Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend County has a median price of $185 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.
Fort Bend 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 Bright Minds Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
57 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1781298
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 5, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 12 visits
  1. Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “One employee did not have available annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “One director's annual trainings were not available during the inspection time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The parent's rights form/information was missing in six children's files.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2026

  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

      “Diaper changing pad in the infant and toddler classroom had tears in it preventing it from being sanitized correctly.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jan 22, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

  5. Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Aug 7, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 15 month old infant was with a group of children on the playground. The oldest child in the group was 7 years old. Note: Director put infant back in their classroom within 10 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2024

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants in care do not have updated feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 9, 2024

  7. Jul 25, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Jan 9, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Two infants enrolled in the center do not have feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

  9. Dec 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      “A 6 month old infant was combined with a 4 year old.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Two children records reviewed are missing the emergency contact's address.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024

  10. Oct 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 18, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “There was an unlabeled bleach bottle in reach of children in the toddler room and infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The playground had three inches of shredded tire mulch. It requires 6 inches total.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “The sheets on the crib mattresses were loose.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “A sixteen month old child was placed in a high chair without straps during breakfast time.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operation's operational policies were incomplete and missing required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2023

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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Questions about Bright Minds Montessori

Is Bright Minds Montessori licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2024.

When was Bright Minds Montessori last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bright Minds Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 6 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 Bright Minds Montessori care for?

57, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Bright Minds Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Bright Minds Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:45 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bright Minds Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 595-8075 to ask.

What is Bright Minds Montessori's phone number?

(832) 595-8075.

Where is Bright Minds Montessori?

825 Plantation Dr Ste 100, Richmond, TX 77406. The nearest other daycare we list is TW Davis YMCA Austin Elementary, 1.1 miles away.

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