Cornerstone Cooperative Preschool
1100 N Elm St, Denton, TX
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Little Dove Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 31
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $600
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Little Dove Montessori School
Little Dove Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Denton, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 2023, for up to 31 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $600 to $1,040.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolPosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 31 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 31 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Dove Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $600 to $1,040. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $176 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Primary (Ages 3 – 6), 2 days per week | $600 |
| Primary (Ages 3 – 6), 3 days per week | $750 |
| Primary (Ages 3 – 6), 5 days per week | $940 |
| Toddler (18 months – 3), 2 days per week | $660 |
| Toddler (18 months – 3), 3 days per week | $830 |
| Toddler (18 months – 3), 5 days per week | $1,040 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Little Dove Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 31 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1750042
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Records and paperwork 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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Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a qualified director in place.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“The operation does not have documentation of a fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“5 staff did not have 24 hours of annual trainings completed.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Feb 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not conduct a fire drill in January 2025.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2025
- Mar 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 16, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees that left in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 2024
- Oct 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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Aug 22, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“During the application inspection, the operation did not have approved CPR documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During the application inspection, the operation did not have approved First-Aid training documentation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Dove Montessori School
Is Little Dove Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2023.
When was Little Dove Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dove Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Little Dove Montessori School care for?
31, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Dove Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Dove Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Dove Montessori School cost?
Monthly tuition from $600 to $1,040, as it lists it.
What is Little Dove Montessori School's phone number?
(940) 435-0044.
Where is Little Dove Montessori School?
1300 N Locust St, Denton, TX 76201. The nearest other daycare we list is Cornerstone Cooperative Preschool, 0.1 miles away.