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Kindernest Montessori School

113 E San Antonio St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
licensed capacity
145
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$160
year first permitted
1989

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About Kindernest Montessori School

Kindernest Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 12, 1989, for up to 145 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
145 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity145 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Kindernest Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Gillespie County has a median price of $160 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.
Gillespie County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Kindernest Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
145 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1989
License number
#238907
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 11, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 11, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment

      “A tree climbing piece was added to the playground and there was a 4 ft use zone between the tree and the nearby climber.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2026

  2. Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 3, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregivers failed to conduct additional headcounts or sweep the playground before returning to their classroom resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 11 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026

  5. Jun 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 5, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “Caregivers did not complete an accurate head count of the children in care when coming inside from the playground resulting in a child being left on the playground for approximately 2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2024

  10. Aug 2, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date

      “An Epipen supplied for an allergy plan was not in it's original prescription box.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One child, age 3 yrs of age, was missing their Varicella vaccination.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2023

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jun 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 6, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “One caregiver was observed supervising two prek classrooms. There were 7 children in each classroom at the time. The classrooms are located across from each other and a great room is in between the two rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

  5. Mar 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver did not verify all the children in their care exited the playground resulting in a child being left on the playground unsupervised for approximately 5 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2023

  6. Aug 2, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

      “The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. Note: The operation was provided a copy of form 2885 and a current certificate was completed at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4751(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months

      “The operation did not have a building maintenance checklist recorded for the month of June or July. Last recorded checklist was 5/27/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “5 out of 10 caregiver files evaluated were missing annual trainings for the training years reviewed covering the topic areas of emergency preparedness; preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; administering medication; preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; building and physical premises safety; and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2705(2) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Age-appropriate Rest Equipment

      “School-age children were observed resting on fabric and vinyl couches during quiet time and not personally assigned mats or cots.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022

  7. Jan 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “The operation had a reported case of COVID on 1/10/2022 but did not complete a report to Licensing until 1/13/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 8, 2022

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 Kindernest Montessori School

Is Kindernest Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 12, 1989.

When was Kindernest Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 11, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Kindernest Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Kindernest Montessori School care for?

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

Does Kindernest Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Kindernest Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Kindernest Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 997-8939 to ask.

What is Kindernest Montessori School's phone number?

(830) 997-8939.

Where is Kindernest Montessori School?

113 E San Antonio St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624. The nearest other daycare we list is Bethany Preschool, 0.2 miles away.

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