Ivy Prep Preschool Galleria
2605 Potomac Dr, Houston, TX
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Mariner Montessori is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 3, 2019, for up to 241 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 and STEM / STEAM approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 9 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, STEM / STEAM |
| Staff-to-child ratio | Infants 3:1, toddlers 8:1, Primary 10:1 |
| Daily life | Meals provided; Snacks provided |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Accreditation | Texas Rising Star (4-Star) |
| More | Founded 2019 |
| Licensed capacity | 241 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Mariner Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
State record
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 9 rules in all · 9 corrected
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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Observed expired emergency medication in the medication box. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the medication and returned to parents.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2424 - Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
“Observed a 4 month old asleep in a boppy pillow.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“3 caregivers whose date of hire is after 9/1/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Files for 10 children enrolled in the operation was reviewed. All 10 did not have an address listed for the emergency contact. NOTE: Enrollment form did not have area that requested this information”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“Documentation of orientation for 3 caregivers hired in 2025 was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“I observed cleaning products on the bottom of a shelf that was accessible to children. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection by removing the cleaning products.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The last fire inspection was conducted on 2/18/23.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The last gas leak inspection was conducted on 3/31/21.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2024
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One out of ten student files reviewed did not have a health statement available.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2024
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
“A loose approx 6ft plywood board was on the playground accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“A caregiver was observed feeding a bottle to a 4 month old infant that was propped up on a pillow. This was corrected at inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“Medication was available for a child that no longer use it. This was corrected at inspection and removed from medication box to go back home with child.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“A plugged up extension cord without covers was accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection and removed.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 caregivers did not have the following HASA trainings available for review. 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases. 3. Administering medication 4. Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 5. Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“2 children with diagnosed allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“2 children did not have updated shot records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 27, 2022
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“In the Primary 1 classroom there were 8 children present, but only 6 children were signed in. This was corrected during the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2019.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 9 rules across 4 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 9 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.
241, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 783-7490 to ask.
(713) 783-7490.
6018 Fairdale Ln, Houston, TX 77057. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Prep Preschool Galleria, 0.5 miles away.