As We Grow Learning Center
7401 Alabonson Rd Ste C, Houston, TX
Joy Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 8
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $155
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Joy Montessori
Joy Montessori is a licensed group home daycare in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 9, 2025, for up to 8 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 10 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 8 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 8 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joy Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a home daycare in Harris County has a median price of $155 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 Joy Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 8 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1797991
Summary
9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 9 visits · 10 rules in all · 10 corrected
- Safety and hazards 5
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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- Feb 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
“During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
“CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“The home did not have documentation that the smoke detector had been check monthly. Corrected: The primary caregiver checked the smoke detector and documented the information.”
Corrected during the visit
747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“The operation did not have an children's product form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2025
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The operation did no have documentation that the fire extinguisher had been checked monthly. Corrected: When the primary caregiver check the fire extinguisher and documented the information.”
Corrected during the visit
Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2025
- Mar 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
“The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Joy Montessori
Is Joy Montessori licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 9, 2025.
When was Joy Montessori last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joy Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 10 rules across 5 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 Joy Montessori care for?
8, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joy Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Joy Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joy Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (832) 216-6373 to ask.
What is Joy Montessori's phone number?
(832) 216-6373.
Where is Joy Montessori?
Houston, TX 77088. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.