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Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado

7508 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 750704.6· 74 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$191
year first permitted
2026

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About Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado

Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 26, 2026, for up to 170 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
170 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado 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).

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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 Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1818385
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 19, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 5
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2

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. May 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 19, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a record of their employment start date.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions

      “The operation did not have a copy of the playground manufacturing instructions for the inspector to review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

      “While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a record of their training hours for the year.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “While reviewing personnel records, it was determined that multiple staff had completed CPR training online and it did not included in-person training with a manikin or hands on component.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “While reviewing personnel records it was determined that multiple employees were missing a notarized affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

    • 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

      “While inspecting the playground it was determined there was not enough loose fill present and that more loose fill would need to be added.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 27, 2026

  4. Dec 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3407(5) - Sanitize Potty-Chairs

      “A potty chair was observed with urine in a restroom used by children 18 to 36 months. Contamination of toys and other objects in the room contributes to the transmission of diseases and germs in operations. The deficiency corrected during the inspection when a caregiver cleaned and sanitized the potty chair.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Jul 24, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      746.613(a) - Required Immunizations

      “A child did not have complete immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “9 staff annual training certificates for 2023 to 2024 were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

      “Orientation documents for 6 caregivers were not available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)

      “3 staff hired prior to September 2023 did not have a notarized affidavit available.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

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 Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado

Is Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 26, 2026.

When was Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 3 of 5 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 Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado care for?

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

Does Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado'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 Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 427-4018 to ask.

What is Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado's phone number?

(972) 427-4018.

Where is Guidepost Montessori at Eldorado?

7508 Eldorado Pkwy, McKinney, TX 75070. The nearest other daycare we list is PSA McKinney, 0.3 miles away.

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