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Garden Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About Garden Montessori School
Garden Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 14, 2023, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with full-time care and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 24 rules across 4 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Toddler through Kindergarten |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care and toddler care |
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish Immersion), Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Garden Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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 Garden Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1759331
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 22, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 24 rules in all · 24 corrected
- Safety and hazards 8
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Background checks 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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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- Jul 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation did not have a current fire marshal inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
“Operation did not have the Parent Notification Poster printed and posted. NOTE: Director printed and posted at inspection to comply.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
“The checklist for carbon monoixde and smoke detectors is not current. NOTE: Director tested and noted on checklist at inspection for compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two employees did not have a signed form 2912. Pre-employment Affidavit”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“Two Employees did not have the date of employement listed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
745.621(b)(1)(B) - AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
“Director did not have a renewed background check as of 2022. Notice of renewal was sent 5/31/2025. NOTE: Director left premises at same time as Inspector.”
Corrected during the visit
Jul 29, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Water Activity Permission
“Admission information for 10 children's files was incomplete. The information does not state whether children are able to swim without assistance.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
“Documentation reviewed does not show that the smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors have been tested monthly. '”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“During the inspection, an Epi Pen was observed in a ziploc bag which had expired in May of 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
“The employment start date was missing for 1 staff.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly
“The ac was not working properly in the nap room during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
746.605(13)(A) - Required Admission Information - Limitations or Restrictions
“Special care needs information was incomplete for 10 children's files evaluated.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Documentation showing 2 staff meet the minimum educational requirements was not available to review during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“1 out of 10 children's files evaluated was missing the signature from parents for receiving a copy of the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training certificates in the following topics was not available for review for 2 staff during the inspection: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Early Childhood Brain Development Shaken Baby Syndrome Recognizing and Reporting Child Maltreatment”
The state verified the correction on Aug 30, 2024
Feb 27, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection has not been conducted since January 19, 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2024
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“During the follow up inspection, dishes were observed on the hand washing sink again. Note: The operation removed the dishes from the sink area during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 17, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
“The operation is currently not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was observed in the toddler room alone with 4 children. The caregivers background check status was inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat was torn in the infant room and cannot be properly cleaned.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A wooden fence in the outdoor play are is missing several panels and poses a safety hazard to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Observed dishes on the hand washing sink in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“An annual fire inspection has not been conducted at the center since 11/28/22.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
746.5315 - Smoke-Detection System Tested
“The smoke-detection system has not been tested since December 22nd, 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024
Jun 21, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain documentation showing they meet education requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“During the inspection, 10 children's files were evaluated. 9 files were missing the following information: - Address and/or Phone # for Emergency contact person - Releas Contact Name and Phone # - No signature for receipt of operational policies”
The state verified the correction on Jul 7, 2023
746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not contain the name of the certificate provided for CPR and First Aid Training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2023
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The provider did not have documentation showing the monthly maintenance checklists were completed for April or May.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 out of 5 employee files evaluated did not have current CPR and First training available for review upon request.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The written operational policies did not include information regarding the promotion of physical activities. The following information was missing: -The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor - The plan for physical activity on days when extreme weather prohibits or limits outdoor time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
- Apr 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A food allergy emergency plan for a child with a diagnosed food allergy was not signed by the parent or a health care professional.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 15, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“An active ant bed on the playground was observed during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2023
- Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Garden Montessori School
Is Garden Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 14, 2023.
When was Garden Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 22, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Garden Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 24 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 24 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 Garden Montessori School care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Garden Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Garden Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Garden Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 485-0400 to ask.
What is Garden Montessori School's phone number?
(713) 485-0400.
Where is Garden Montessori School?
8644 Beverlyhill St, Houston, TX 77063. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Briarmeadow Afterschool Program, 0.3 miles away.