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Montessori Academy of North Texas

906 Cottonwood Dr, Sherman, TX 750903.7· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
170
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$138
year first permitted
2021

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About Montessori Academy of North Texas

Montessori Academy of North Texas is a licensed child care center in Sherman, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 19, 2021, for up to 170 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.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
170 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
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (4 star)
Licensed capacity170 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Academy of North Texas has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Grayson County has a median price of $138 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.
Grayson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$138
Home daycare$125

Toddler

Center$130
Home daycare$120

Preschool

Center$127
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Montessori Academy of North Texas

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
170 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1720355
See the state's record

Summary

21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 21 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Safe sleep 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  4. Nov 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions

      “Three infants who are exlusively bottle fed do not have infatn feeding schedules updated within the past 30 days.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Four out of ten staff records had CPR/First Aid training certifications which were not in person training.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025

  6. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 16, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Apr 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 24 earlier visits
  1. Mar 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Sep 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Sep 9, 2024Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • 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

      “During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Sep 9, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver pulled a child as a form of punishment.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. A caregiver forced a child to sleep by repeatedly pushing the child's head down on a nap mat, covering the child's head with a blanket, and placing their legs on the child's back during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • 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

      “During the inspection a 9 month old infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jun 13, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe

      “During the inspection there were outdoor play materials which were broken. Two slides which had been broken off from a play stucture were on the playground, three outdoor play tables had broken pieces, and a wooden playhouse had broken doors with sharp edges and staples coming from it which were sharp.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2024

  11. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Oct 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Aug 29, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “During the investigation inspection a staff member was left in charge while conditions state that they are not allowed to be in charge of the operation. This was corrected during the inspection when the owners and interim director arrived during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  14. Aug 25, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. During interviews staff members stated that a long phone cord was in reach of children. This was corrected prior to the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  15. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Jul 20, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence

      “This standard was evaluated during the investigation and was found to be deficient. The operation did not notify CCR of water damage sustained in a classroom which rendered the classroom unsafe or unsanitary.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2023

  17. Jul 19, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  18. May 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Oct 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  20. Oct 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  23. Sep 24, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  24. Sep 7, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “This standard was tasked over for this investigation in found to be deficient. It was determined that a child was left unattended in his classroom during recess time. The child was found in his classroom by the center director while his classmates were outdoors. The operation now has a name to face check system and transition log that has to be completed throughout the day to ensure that each child is present. This logging system and transitions were observed during the inspection time. There are also new caregivers present in the named classroom, additional supervision training will take place, and children were properly supervised at the time.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 Montessori Academy of North Texas

Is Montessori Academy of North Texas licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 19, 2021.

When was Montessori Academy of North Texas last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Academy of North Texas had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Montessori Academy of North Texas care for?

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

Does Montessori Academy of North Texas accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori Academy of North Texas' 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 Montessori Academy of North Texas cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 893-3500 to ask.

What is Montessori Academy of North Texas' phone number?

(903) 893-3500.

Where is Montessori Academy of North Texas?

906 Cottonwood Dr, Sherman, TX 75090. The nearest other daycare we list is Home Based Learning Academy, 0.6 miles away.

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