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Mariner Montessori

6018 Fairdale Ln, Houston, TX 770574.5· 113 reviews
licensed capacity
241
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
2019

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About Mariner Montessori

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.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
241 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 license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 6 years old
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
Staff-to-child ratioInfants 3:1, toddlers 8:1, Primary 10:1
Daily lifeMeals provided; Snacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4-Star)
MoreFounded 2019
Licensed capacity241 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

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).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$185
Home daycare$164

Toddler

Center$172
Home daycare$155

Preschool

Center$167
Home daycare$153

School age

Center$156
Home daycare$144

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 Mariner Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
241 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1688251
See the state's record

Summary

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

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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See all 18 visits
  1. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jul 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

  4. Jul 2, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      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

  7. May 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 15, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      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

  9. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

  2. Sep 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 1, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      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

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      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

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      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

  4. Sep 15, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      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

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      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

  5. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  7. Feb 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 27, 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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FAQ

Questions about Mariner Montessori

Is Mariner Montessori licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 3, 2019.

When was Mariner Montessori last inspected?

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.

Has Mariner Montessori had rules cited by the state?

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.

How many children can Mariner Montessori care for?

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

Does Mariner Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Mariner Montessori'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 Mariner Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 783-7490 to ask.

What is Mariner Montessori's phone number?

(713) 783-7490.

Where is Mariner Montessori?

6018 Fairdale Ln, Houston, TX 77057. The nearest other daycare we list is Ivy Prep Preschool Galleria, 0.5 miles away.

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