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First Steps Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $172
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About
About First Steps Montessori School
First Steps Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 7, 1998, for up to 140 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 18 months to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (ministry of St. John the Divine), Montessori |
| Accreditation | Other accreditation (American Montessori Society (AMS)) |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
First Steps Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $172 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for First Steps Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #535451
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection
“The last gas inspection was conducted on 8/22/22.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“3 medications missing date received from parent. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the lead caregiver added the date on the medication.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The last fire marshal inspection was conducted on 9/5/2024 and needs documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
- Sep 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.5537(b)(4) - Center use Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Corrections Called for in Report are made
“The operation didn't have documentation of testing the CO detection system.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2021
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation had a person in the operation that was not reported with COVID. Corrected: When speaking with the operation about when to report COVID case and who to report to within 48 hours of finding out about the COVID.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation did not have a Children's Products, the last one was done 9/19/2019. Corrected: When the operation updated the form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
“The operation did not have how they would relocate children who are under 24 months of age”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about First Steps Montessori School
Is First Steps Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 7, 1998.
When was First Steps Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has First Steps Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 First Steps Montessori School care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does First Steps Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are First Steps Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does First Steps Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 354-2267 to ask.
What is First Steps Montessori School's phone number?
(713) 354-2267.
Where is First Steps Montessori School?
2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019. The nearest other daycare we list is Children Today @ Lamar High School, 0.1 miles away.