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Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

601 S Fountain Gate Dr, Allen, TX 750024.5· 19 reviews
licensed capacity
102
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2019

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About Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen is a licensed child care center in Allen, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 14, 2019, for up to 102 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 Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyBilingual program

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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
102 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 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
ApproachBilingual / immersion (English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish), Montessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity102 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen 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.
Collin County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
102 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1682612
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 22, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 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 18 visits
  1. Sep 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 3, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “At the time of inspection, there was no record indicating that a lock down or severe weather drill had been conducted this year.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “At the time of inspection one child did not have their most current, according to their age, immunization record on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “It was determined during the inspection at the facility that the wood chips loose fill in the playground areas is not being properly maintained. Dirt and grass are easily visibly in the areas. Previous loose fill and mulch were only poured near the poles of the structures and not spread out or maintained properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026

  3. Mar 10, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “At the time of inspection 3 children did not have a health statement on file indicating the he or she could be present in a daycare setting.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “At the time of inspection 6 of the caregivers/staff present did not have current training over the topic of Poison Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials and safety trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “At the time of inspection 5 children did not have their most current immunization records on file for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The Childrens Products Certification Form for recalls was last signed on 5/29/2024. No form was signed in year 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “At the time of inspection the last documented health inspection for the operation was conducted in 7/2024. The operation made an attempt to reach out to the health department to schedule an inspection during the visit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 1, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4907(c) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Posts Marked to Proper Depth

      “The supporting poles on the outdoors play structures are not marked or labeled to indicate how much depth of loose fill should be present and maintained in the area.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 31, 2026

  4. Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 22, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “A soiled diaper was located on the floor in the children's bathroom in the Sunflower Room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “During the inspection, an electrical outlet in the Sunflower class was found to be uncovered.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

      “During the inspection, 5 containers of hand sanitizer were left accessible to children in the Sunflower Class. Staff removed these items when prompted by the licensing inspector.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2026

  6. Dec 19, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “This standard was cited as deficient after cleaning liquids were found in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in care. The issue was corrected after staff were instructed to remove the cleaning liquids, which were then relocated to a secure area.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jun 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. May 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “This standard was identified as a deficiency during the walk through, as the operation was unable to provide documentation of a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024

  10. Jun 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Sep 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Sep 26, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 17, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “This standard was found to be deficient as the operation had a bottle of bleach on top of a washer in a classroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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

      “This standard was found to be deficient as the operation's playground did not have the required six inches of surfacing.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2022

  4. Apr 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 25, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 13, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • 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 loose filled surfacing is not maintained at 6 inches on the school-age play ground. The weeds are exposed and a frabric type material are exposed in the use zone areas and may pose a tripping hazard. Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022

  8. Jan 10, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen

Is Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 14, 2019.

When was Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 5 of 9 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 Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen care for?

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

Does Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen'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 Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 359-0909 to ask.

What is Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen's phone number?

(972) 359-0909.

Where is Discovery Montessori Academy, Allen?

601 S Fountain Gate Dr, Allen, TX 75002. The nearest other daycare we list is Twin Oaks Private School, 0.4 miles away.

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