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Desert Bloom Montessori School

5735 Will Ruth Avenue, El Paso, TX 79924
licensed capacity
34
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$195
year first permitted
2023

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About Desert Bloom Montessori School

Desert Bloom Montessori School is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2023, for up to 34 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care and preschool. It lists monthly tuition from $195 to $725.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: children ages 3 to 6
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
34 children

Hours

Hours

Monday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Tuesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Wednesday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Children ages 3 to 6
ProgramsAfter-school care and preschool
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity34 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Desert Bloom Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $195 to $725. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After School Care 3:00-4:30 (monthly pre-pay)$195
Full Day Primary Program (3–4-year-old) 8:15-3:00, Monthly$725
Half-Day Primary Program (under age 5) 8:15-11:45, Monthly$625
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full Day Primary Program (3–4-year-old) 8:15-3:00, Yearly$7,250
Half-Day Primary Program (under age 5) 8:15-11:45, Yearly$6,250
non-refundable registration fee due at enrollment$350
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
El Paso County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$122
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

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 Desert Bloom Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
34 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1750336
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 24, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. Aug 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 9, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “Operation did not have the most recent CCR inspection posted. This was corrected at inspection when director printed and posted the most recent CCR inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “In review of personnel records one caregiver does not have proof of training in administering medication, hazardous materials, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction or understanding building and physical premises safety available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 6, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics

      “In review of personnel records the director does not have proof of training in hazardous materials, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction or understanding building and physical premises safety available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 5, 2026

  3. Jan 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Operation does not have a current children's product certification form 2885 completed. Form last completed 09/05 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “In review of employee records, one employee did not have documentation showing training was completed in hazardous materials available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Operation does not have a playground maintenance check list.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Operation does not have the documentation showing the time and date the fire drill was completed in January 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025

  4. Jul 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained

      “The operation does not have a current annual verification of liability insurance. The operation has a next annual verification past due date of 03/04/2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director went into her account and validated the insurance.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “In revienewing records one child's record did not contain proof of immunization.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium Low risk

      746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record

      “While viewing records, director and one caregiver were missing 12 hours of annual training. Training was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2024

  6. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024

  7. Sep 5, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection. Most recent inspection was issued 07/25/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “School began 08/07/2023. The operation did not conduct a fire drill in the month of August 2023. This was corrected at inspection when a fire drill was conducted on 09/05/23 and completed within 3 minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Dec 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission

      “A child that does not attend school away from the operation did not have a health statement on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023

  10. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Sep 6, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector available.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

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 Desert Bloom Montessori School

Is Desert Bloom Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2023.

When was Desert Bloom Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Desert Bloom Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 Desert Bloom Montessori School care for?

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

Does Desert Bloom Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Desert Bloom Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Desert Bloom Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $195 to $725, as it lists it.

What is Desert Bloom Montessori School's phone number?

(915) 248-6885.

Where is Desert Bloom Montessori School?

5735 Will Ruth Avenue, El Paso, TX 79924. The nearest other daycare we list is Maximum Learning Center, 0.4 miles away.

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