La Petite Academy
5432 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX
iExplore Montessori Fort Worth
- licensed capacity
- 85
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About iExplore Montessori Fort Worth
iExplore Montessori Fort Worth is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 2, 2021, for up to 85 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 Montessori approach, with after-school care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolMeals providedAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 85 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Certified and trained teachers |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided. Potty training: Encourage potty-training process |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Transportation | Transportation (pick-up services from local elementary schools) |
| Licensed capacity | 85 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
iExplore Montessori Fort Worth has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 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$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for iExplore Montessori Fort Worth
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 85 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1720245
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Other rules 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 31 visits
- Sep 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Aug 25, 2026Visit1 rule cited
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
“The LLC is currently inactive.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
- Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 4, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Five children's health statements were past the year enrollment period.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“An infant feeding instructions was not signed by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children's files did not have current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One personnel file did not have annual training documentations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“The operation does not have name and address of alternative shelter location listed in plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One personnel file did not have required notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2025
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child's immunization record was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“At the time of the inspection 3 staff were found to not have valid CPR/First Aid Certificates and 1 was observed in the classroom unsupervised by other staff.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“At the time of the inspection 3 of the 8 employee files reviewed did not have the required affidavit notarized.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2024
- Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 10, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. Based on the evidence, a 3yo was left unsupervised on the playground.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023
Apr 17, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver's current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings
“At time of inspection, the children's sleep sacks were not stored in individual spaces. The sleep sacks were stacked on top of each other. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2023
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“At time of inspection, fire drills for 2023 were not documented. A photo was taken.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Eight child records were evaluated during inspection. 2 of the children's shot records were not current.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. The evidence shows that the director failed to provide adequate support to a caregiver who was struggling with a child's behavior. This caused for mounting caregiver frustration which placed the child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence provided showing that a caregiver was frustrated and inappropriately picked up a child. The caregiver grabbed the child by 1 wrist and lifted the child's body from the ground.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
Jan 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed a caregiver to provide direct care to children in care prior to receiving a background check determination of, Eligible, Provisional Eligibility with Conditions, or Eligible with Conditions. The caregiver's current status is pending. The caregiver left the operation during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 1, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. It is determined that a caregiver pushed a child's head back and held in place, to prevent the child from looking around the corner. The caregiver failed to use positive statements to redirect the child's behavior.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“This standard was evaluated based on information provided during the investigation. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director placed a caregiver with a group of children without the required skills and experience needed for working with young children. The director also failed to ensure that the caregiver had consistent support while working with young children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
- Nov 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
“This standard was evaluated based on a reported allegation. There was evidence found confirming that the child's soiled pants were sent home without being placed in a sealed bag.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
Oct 31, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“8 children's shot records were evaluated. 3 records were not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“8 staff records were evaluated. 3 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2022
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“8 child records were evaluated. 2 records did not have a written health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have a written physicial activity plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 21, 2022
- Oct 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The playground was observed during inspection. Two active wasp nests were observed on the play structure located on the older children's playground. The center director knocked the nests down during inspection and disposed of the nests.”
Corrected during the visit
Aug 4, 2022Visit4 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that parents did not receive a copy of the incident report within 48 hours. There was no parent signature on the form to verify receipt.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.3901(1) - Animals - Notify Parents in Writing
“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that parents were not previously notified of a dog brought to the school. The children were allowed to interact with the dog. A 3 year old child suffered an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is evidence showing that a written animal policy was not included in the school's parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was evaluated based on reported allegations. There is substantial evidence showing that the center director failed to notify parents of a broken water line which resulted in the school having no running water during hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022
- May 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 6, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“This standard was evaluated in regards to an investigation and was found to be deficient. There were two children present at time of inspection and they did not have enrollment documents on file.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2022
Oct 18, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Eight staff files were evaluated. 3 staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“8 staff files were evaluated. The toddler teachers(2) did not complete CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
“8 staff files were evaluated. The toddler teachers(2) did not complete first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2021
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Children were playing on a sliding board on the toddler playground. There is no loose fill or unitary surfacing in this area. The sliding board was removed during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“8 child files were evaluated. Four files did not have a current immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about iExplore Montessori Fort Worth
Is iExplore Montessori Fort Worth licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 2, 2021.
When was iExplore Montessori Fort Worth last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has iExplore Montessori Fort Worth had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 4 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 10 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 iExplore Montessori Fort Worth care for?
85, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does iExplore Montessori Fort Worth accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are iExplore Montessori Fort Worth'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 iExplore Montessori Fort Worth cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 849-2178 to ask.
What is iExplore Montessori Fort Worth's phone number?
(817) 849-2178.
Where is iExplore Montessori Fort Worth?
5350 Basswood Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76137. The nearest other daycare we list is La Petite Academy, 0.2 miles away.