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Cathedral Montessori School

5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
licensed capacity
79
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2024

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About Cathedral Montessori School

Cathedral Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 13, 2024, for up to 79 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolFaith-based

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 6 years old
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
79 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Toddler school-day schedule 8A to 3P; Afterschool extended care until 5:15P”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Montessori
Staff-to-child ratioToddler ratio of 1 to 6
Class sizeTwo Toddler communities of 12 students
Staff100% of Toddler & Primary Leads are AMI Credentialed
SafetyOutdoor playground
MoreFounded 2024
Licensed capacity79 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Cathedral Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Cathedral Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
79 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1790386
See the state's record

Summary

14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 8 of 14 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 8
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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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  1. Mar 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers

      “The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025

  7. Apr 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

  8. Nov 1, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      “The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2024

  9. Aug 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 16, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Safety Hazards on the playground: gravel track around artificial grass turf and two water hoses pose possible tripping hazards; potentially harmful plants are accessible to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 14, 2024

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Jun 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 16, 2024

  2. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 14, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 20, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “The operation did not have the required carbon detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2024

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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FAQ

Questions about Cathedral Montessori School

Is Cathedral Montessori School licensed?

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

When was Cathedral Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Cathedral Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 8 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Cathedral Montessori School care for?

79, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Cathedral Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Cathedral Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Cathedral Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 823-8136 to ask.

What is Cathedral Montessori School's phone number?

(214) 823-8136.

Where is Cathedral Montessori School?

5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. The nearest other daycare we list is Comunidad Child Care Center, 0.1 miles away.

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