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Mariposa Montessori School

3338 Paisano Trl, Austin, TX 78745
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$500
year first permitted
2025

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About Mariposa Montessori School

Mariposa Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 22, 2025, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $500 to $550.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 9 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolSummer campPosts tuition

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 8 weeks-15 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
180 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 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: 8 weeks-15 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care and summer camp
ApproachMontessori
Discounts10% sibling discount for 3rd child
AccreditationOther accreditation (American Montessori Society)
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Mariposa Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $500 to $550. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $229 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
After Care (Dismissal until 5:30)$500
Before + After Care$550
Yearly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Children's house, 3 to 6 years$16,850
Nido, 8 weeks to 18 months$21,575
Young Children's Community, 18 months to 3 years$17,100
Enrollment Fee$550
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 Mariposa Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2025
License number
#1812020
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 9 of 15 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 5
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Safe sleep 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 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.

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  1. Jul 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “At the follow up inspection, the loose fill in the 3-6 year old outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch requirement in the use zones for the stairs, ladder, and one slide.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

  4. Apr 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 22, 2026Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered

      “The operation began taking the children on walking field trips without notifying Child Care Regulation of this added service.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “It was found that a child was left alone in the classroom during a transition for about 2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 2, 2026

  6. Apr 6, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “Five infants in care did not have feeding forms completed and available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “The loose fill in the 3-6 year old outdoor play area did not meet the required 6 inch requirement.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

  7. Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

      “A 9 month old child was observed to be sleeping with a blanket on top of her.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 6, 2026

  8. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “A caregiver did not use good judgment when he tripped a child while trying to stop him from running.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026

  10. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Nov 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “At inspection, the operation did not have the monthly smoke, CO2 and fire extinguisher testing documentation for the month of October, 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(b) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt

      “At inspection, one of the operation's playground, did not have the required six inches of loose fill.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026

  2. Nov 6, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “The parent did not sign an incident report related to a medical emergency until 4 weeks after the incident occurred.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2025

  3. May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “At inspection, one playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill in place.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2025

  5. Mar 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “At inspection the operation did not have their most recent fire and sanitation reports available to review today.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “At inspection, two playgrounds did not have the required 6 inches of loose fill in place.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1105(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “At inspection, two caregiver files did not have the pre-employment affidavit (2912) form in their employee records.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “At inspection, three child files did not have a health statement, signed by their physician.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2025

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 Mariposa Montessori School

Is Mariposa Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 22, 2025.

When was Mariposa Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Mariposa Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 9 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Mariposa Montessori School care for?

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

Does Mariposa Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Mariposa Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Mariposa Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $500 to $550, as it lists it.

What is Mariposa Montessori School's phone number?

(512) 428-4280.

Where is Mariposa Montessori School?

3338 Paisano Trl, Austin, TX 78745. The nearest other daycare we list is Angels on Earth DLCC, 0.2 miles away.

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