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Plano, TX 75025 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
GenStar Montessori Academy
- licensed capacity
- 267
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About GenStar Montessori Academy
GenStar Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Plano, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 9, 2019, for up to 267 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 267 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years, after-school program ages 6 to 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Curriculum | Frog Street curriculum (Infant Program) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star |
| Licensed capacity | 267 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
GenStar 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 GenStar Montessori Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 267 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1688813
Summary
12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 24, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 12 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safe sleep 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- 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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- Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An four month old infant was observed in the younger infant classroom to be asleep on their back and wearing a Maglic Merlin Sleep Sac.”
Corrected during the visit
May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Of the 10 staff files reviewed, all staff had CPR/First aid training that was online only and does not meet American Heart Association guidelines.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2025
- Jun 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 6, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In a classroom with a specified age group of 15 months, there was one caregiver with 8 children. The ratio for this specified age group is one caregiver to every 5 children. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver came into the room.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that the school failed to report to Child Care Regulations that a child had been involved in any on-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, the child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
Dec 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“Two out of seven teachers did not know how many children they had in care during the visit.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Five month old infant was observed sleeping on a restrictive device.”
Corrected during the visit
Dec 19, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that the school failed to Child Care Regulations that children had been involved in any on-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, the child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined that the school failed to parents that children had been involved in any on-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, the child at risk for injury or harm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2024
- Oct 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“The 2-5 year old playground did not have 9 inches of mulch (rubber) on a 5 feet play structure.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023
- Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“An infant was napping on a crib with loose sheets. Infant was 10 months of age.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 21, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the information gathered during the investigation, it has been determined a child was not attended immediately. Therefore, resulted in injuries to child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2023
- Sep 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2909(1) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits
“Infant's crib with napping infant in the 0-12 Month classroom was placed by the exit door.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The staff files were not complete and available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
Aug 9, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
“The 3-6 year old classroom had 11 children with 1 teacher. The children were running, screaming, hitting each other, eating, jumping over each other, etc.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3415(5) - Employee Handwashing After Assisting a Child with Toileting
“Staff in 2 classrooms did not wash hands after assisting toileting for children.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The garbage can had no top covering the garbage. Located next the sink.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The latest CPSC form provided was last updated on 5/21/21.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“7 infants in the 0-12 classroom did not have a infant feeding schedule or a sign and dated infant feeding schedule.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“2 out of 10 children did not have an updated or actual vaccination record available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2022
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“The staff in 2 out of 9 classrooms walked did not know how many children they had in care or their ages.”
Corrected during the visit
- Feb 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 21, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 5, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2021Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers left a child in a room alone and unsupervised for fifteen minutes after taking a group of children from one room and into another.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about GenStar Montessori Academy
Is GenStar Montessori Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 9, 2019.
When was GenStar Montessori Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 24, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.
Has GenStar Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 GenStar Montessori Academy care for?
267, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does GenStar Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are GenStar Montessori Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does GenStar Montessori Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 544-6652 to ask.
What is GenStar Montessori Academy's phone number?
(972) 544-6652.
Where is GenStar Montessori Academy?
10205 Custer Rd, Plano, TX 75025. The nearest other daycare we list is AlphaBEST @ Isbell - Frisco, 0.8 miles away.