Southlake PSE
3119 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake, TX
3.3· 7 reviews
Joyous Montessori Keller
- licensed capacity
- 238
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $199
- year first permitted
- 2017
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About
About Joyous Montessori Keller
Joyous Montessori Keller is a licensed child care center in Keller, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 17, 2017, for up to 238 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 238 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 238 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joyous Montessori Keller 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 Joyous Montessori Keller
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 238 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2017
- License number
- #1627924
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 6 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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 28 visits
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 7, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The changing mat observed in the infant classsroom has rips and holes making the material absorbant and not easy to clean. The director changed the mat to a new one with no holes or rips.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 18 earlier visits
Sep 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
“A child was injured while in care and the caregivers have no knowledge of how it happened. They did not see the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“An injury that a child received while in care, was not reported to parents accurately.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 30, 2023
- Jun 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.4601(4) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Entanglement Protrusions or Openings
“I observed playground equipment that presents strangulation risk as there are string hanging down from the structure. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 28, 2023
- Mar 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“The 3 year old classroom was observed out of ratio with 17 children and 1 teacher.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 21, 2023
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“1 caregiver does not have current CPR training,”
The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 caregiver does not have current first aid training,”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023
- Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“2 caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for. They stated that they had 18 children, when there was 19 children in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022
746.3505(g) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled clothes sent home
“There is soiled pants accessible to other children in the bathroom of the 2 year old classroom. The pants were not sealed in a plastic bag.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“There is one child with a diagnosed food allergy that does not have medication present. Mom brought the epi pen to the operation to keep.”
Corrected during the visit
- Nov 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 4, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Children were observed playing in the restroom unsupervised for 15 minutes. The children could be seen playing with items in the bathroom and sticking their hands down into the toilet multiple times.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
Oct 28, 2022Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2803(4) - Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“A caregiver grabbed a child by the arm in a harsh manner as a means of discipline and guidance.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2022
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
“A caregiver did not have the skills or abilities needed to care for children in the 2?3-year-old classroom. This resulted in using excessive force during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument
“A caregiver was observed hitting a child in the head with an open hand.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed using excessive force when handling 3 children at naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022
- Oct 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 28, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There is a bottle for children's motrin that is stored in the office for a child that is no longer enrolled. The medication was thrown away immediately/”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“On the playground, there was animal feces, missing loose fill where water has washed it out, and a considerable amount of stickers in the grassy area of the outdoor space. Meagan used a shovel to remove the animal feces and even out the mulch where it was missing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.3319(a)(2) - Meal and Snack Service - Allow Children to Feed Themselves
“The 4-6 year old children were not given utensils for lunch and they were eating with their hands. Meagan gave all of the children utensils when she entered the classroom at the end of the meal.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“There was no fire drill conducted in August.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“1 of 10 caregivers did not have current CPR training available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“1 of 10 caregivers did not have current first aid training available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“One caregiver was unsure of the children's ages that she was responsible for. The list of birthdays was not complete so she was not able to confirm the ages without doubt.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“One caregiver offered a child's left over lunch when they were done to another child. The food offered was on the plate and had been touched by the child who did not want to finish the food.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
Jul 18, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 of the 4 children's records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
“One child that is allergic to eggs does not have an emergency allergy plan at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“1 of 4 children's files I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022
Jul 8, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Licensing was notified 3-5 days after the operation was notified about 5 different COVID cases.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 26, 2022
Jul 5, 2022Inspection22 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director is not ensuring the employees are operating in compliance of the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Although the center is practicing the emergency drills, they are not exiting the building in the required time. January, March, April, and June is documented with an exit time of 4 minutes and more.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
“There was no activity plan that specified the daily activities for the current date. The June activity plan was the same for all ages and is not specific to the age groups.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Medication at the operation did not have the date the medication was brought to the operation or the full name of the child labeled on the packaging.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
“Hand sanitizer was observed within reach of children when not in use in the two older classrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“A caregiver did not know the ages of the children she was responsible for nor did she have access to their birth dates.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
“The infant caregiver mentioned that they are not taking the infants outside on a daily basis.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“During naptime, I observed 7 children with blankets on their head.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3807(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“I observed diaper cream that specified 'keep out of reach of children' on a low shelf that children has access to.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“When I arrived, I observed 13 children (SAG: 2yrs) with one caregiver in one todder classroom and 16 children (SAG: 3 yrs) with one caregiver in another toddler classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The caregivers have access to a tracking system, however there was no unique identifier for who signed the children in and there way only 8 of 16 present children signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“1 of the 10 childrens files that I reviewed indicated a diagnosed food allergy but was missing an emergency allergy plan.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2022
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An infant was observed sleeping in a restctive equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“4 of the 10 childrens records that I reviewed was missing an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
“There was medication brought by the parent but did not fill out authorization for administering medication.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
“1 of the 10 childrens records I reviewed was missing a special needs statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“1 of 10 childrens records reviewed is missing a health care statement.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
“There was 4 infants that were observed sitting in an infant feeding activity table for approximately 45 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“There was a child who did not wash her hands after using the restroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3803(c) - Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions
“A parent instructed the operation to administer 6mL of a medication, but the instructions state "do not use unless instructed by a doctor" for the age of the child.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“There is medication present for a child that has recently disenrolled.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The sanitation inspection was due February of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Joyous Montessori Keller
Is Joyous Montessori Keller licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 17, 2017.
When was Joyous Montessori Keller last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joyous Montessori Keller had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Joyous Montessori Keller care for?
238, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Joyous Montessori Keller accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joyous Montessori Keller's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joyous Montessori Keller cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 431-6661 to ask.
What is Joyous Montessori Keller's phone number?
(817) 431-6661.
Where is Joyous Montessori Keller?
1685 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248. The nearest other daycare we list is Reading Friends, 0.1 miles away.