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Celina Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 188
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Celina Montessori Academy
Celina Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Celina, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 18, 2023, for up to 188 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care and infant care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 3 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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 188 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and infant care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Class size | Infant House maximum of 10 babies |
| Staff | Rigorously trained in child development |
| Licensed capacity | 188 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Celina Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Celina Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 188 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1749352
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 15, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Records and paperwork 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 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 13 visits
- Jul 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Three out of ten children's files did not have updated immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One out of ten teacher's files did not have a current CPR/First aid training. Exp 3/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
746.501(a)(23) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
“Operational policies did not have how to access minimum standards online and how to contact abuse hot line and missing the HHS website.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“An allergy emergency plan was missing the parent signature during the visit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025
- Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Nov 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
“The last fire inspection conducted on 8/20/24 had a fail section that has not been corrected.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
“The written policies did not include procedures for sunscreen and insect repellent.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The written polices did not include procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special needs.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The written policies did not include procedures for promoting physical activities for indoor and outdoor activities.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
746.501(a)(29) - Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
“The written policies did not include procedures for maintaining and administering unassigned epinephrine auto- injectors to use when a child in care has an emergency anaphylaxis reaction, policies for maintenance, administration, and disposal of unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors .”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Seven staff training certificates were not available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 14, 2024
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three caregivers did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 3, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“A child was napping in front of the exit door. The caregiver corrected the deficiency during the inspsection by moving the child in a safe area in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Celina Montessori Academy
Is Celina Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 18, 2023.
When was Celina Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 15, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Celina Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 3 of 8 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 Celina Montessori Academy care for?
188, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Celina Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Celina Montessori Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Celina Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 564-1299 to ask.
What is Celina Montessori Academy's phone number?
(469) 564-1299.
Where is Celina Montessori Academy?
3905 S Preston Rd, Celina, TX 75009. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Light Farms- Prosper, 0.9 miles away.