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Little Steps Montessori School

635 W Campbell Rd Ste 230, Richardson, TX 750804.4· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
200
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2012

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About Little Steps Montessori School

Little Steps Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 3, 2012, for up to 200 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campSecure entry

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
200 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “Mon - Fri: 07.00 AM - 06.00 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentSTEAM, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Outdoor Play & Sports
SafetySecure door access from the front entry, Outdoor playground
Licensed capacity200 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Little Steps Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Little Steps Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
200 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1317867
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 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. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 21, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 25, 2024

  5. Aug 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 19, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device

      “During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter

      “During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023

  7. Jul 15, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps

      “Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. May 12, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited

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 Little Steps Montessori School

Is Little Steps Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 3, 2012.

When was Little Steps Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Little Steps Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 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 Little Steps Montessori School care for?

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

Does Little Steps Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Little Steps Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Little Steps Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 231-0345 to ask.

What is Little Steps Montessori School's phone number?

(972) 231-0345.

Where is Little Steps Montessori School?

635 W Campbell Rd Ste 230, Richardson, TX 75080. The nearest other daycare we list is Nantucket Place, 0.1 miles away.

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