Mamaluz's Learning Center
Richmond, TX 77406 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
MELA Montessori & Reggio School
- licensed capacity
- 136
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About MELA Montessori & Reggio School
MELA Montessori & Reggio School is a licensed child care center in Richmond, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 4, 2025, for up to 136 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care. It says it provides meals.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageMeals providedOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 136 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Enrichment | Yoga, Spanish/Mandarin/Sign Language, Zumbini, Music Together, Arts Alive, Calvin Murphy's Athletics |
| Daily life | Meals provided |
| Licensed capacity | 136 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
MELA Montessori & Reggio School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Fort Bend 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for MELA Montessori & Reggio School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1806770
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: 6 rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Background checks 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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Aug 26, 2026Inspection6 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two staff were missing Pre-employment affidavits during the inspection time. Corrected at the inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant did not have a current feeding instructions during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“Three out of ten children's records were missing authorization to obtain emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“A staff was lacking of notarized affidavit during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“A child was missing admission information during the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“One staff was missing Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing in the files.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The most recent fire inspection report was not available at the inspection time.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 6, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
“Based on the information gathered in this investigation, a caregiver restricted a child's movement in order to force a child to lie down during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Five out of eight employees did not have proof of education on records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
May 14, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Five out of eight employees did not have proof of education on records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Six out of ten children did not have health statement from health care proffessional.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Nine out of nine employees did not have in file notarized affidavit form 2985.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the initial inspection there was observed a staff in contact with the children with no background check in the system. Note: The individual left the operation during the inspection time.”
Corrected during the visit
Jan 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“A health inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 28, 2025
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FAQ
Questions about MELA Montessori & Reggio School
Is MELA Montessori & Reggio School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 4, 2025.
When was MELA Montessori & Reggio School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with 6 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has MELA Montessori & Reggio School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 MELA Montessori & Reggio School care for?
136, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does MELA Montessori & Reggio School accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are MELA Montessori & Reggio School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does MELA Montessori & Reggio School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (346) 444-9229 to ask.
What is MELA Montessori & Reggio School's phone number?
(346) 444-9229.
Where is MELA Montessori & Reggio School?
8311 FM-723, Richmond, TX 77406.