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Little Gems Montessori
- licensed capacity
- 165
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2019
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About
About Little Gems Montessori
Little Gems Montessori is a licensed child care center in McKinney, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 26, 2019, for up to 165 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 165 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 165 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Gems Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for Little Gems Montessori
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 165 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2019
- License number
- #1678073
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 14 visits
- Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
Oct 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“In two classrooms, cleaning supplies were accessible to children. In both cases, the director and staff moved the cleaning supplies to a storage location out of reach to children.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“This standard was evaluated as part of investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation was notified that a child received medical treatment for an injury that occurred in care at 10:52 pm on 6/14/2024. The operation made their self-report to Child Care Regulation at 8:00 am on 6/17/2024.”
Corrected during the visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and was found to be deficient. When a child received an accidental injury while in care, the parents were not notified of the injury until after their child was picked up from the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 4 earlier visits
Nov 30, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“22 children ranging from 18 to 24 months were observed with 3 caregivers. The ratio is 18 to 2 or more caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation does not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2023
- Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 19, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“A child did not have an emergency contact person information on file. Three children admission information did not list the address of the person that would be notified when parents cannot be reached during an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
“Two staff did not have documentation acknowledging that the center policies were received.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“A staff did not have a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“A caregiver is lacking 5 clock hours for annual training year, July 2021 to July 2022. A caregiver is lacking 20 clock hours for annual training year, June 2021 to June 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2023
- Feb 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Little Gems Montessori
Is Little Gems Montessori licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 26, 2019.
When was Little Gems Montessori last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Gems Montessori had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 11 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 Gems Montessori care for?
165, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Gems Montessori accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Little Gems Montessori's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Gems Montessori cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 881-3425 to ask.
What is Little Gems Montessori's phone number?
(469) 881-3425.
Where is Little Gems Montessori?
1721 Community Ave, McKinney, TX 75071. The nearest other daycare we list is McKinney Early Head Start, 0.7 miles away.