Erika McMillan
Richardson, TX 75081 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Montessori at Bowser
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $194
- year first permitted
- 2009
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About
About Montessori at Bowser
Montessori at Bowser is a licensed child care center in Richardson, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 24, 2009, for up to 60 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 approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 13 visits in the last 3 years and cited 25 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 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 |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Experienced teachers |
| Safety | Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori at Bowser has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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$194
Home daycare$172
Toddler
Center$180
Home daycare$163
Preschool
Center$175
Home daycare$160
School age
Center$164
Home daycare$151
State record
Inspection reports for Montessori at Bowser
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2009
- License number
- #927466
Summary
13 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 13 visits · 25 rules in all · 25 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 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 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“Three infants were not buckled in the highchairs.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 14, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two childrens records evaluated did not have health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have a copy of their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playground needs more unitary surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation created false health statements for two children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Jun 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“A caregiver was observed leaving children unattended while they answered the front door. The caregiver did not have auditory or visual supervision of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
May 29, 2024Inspection11 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two childrens records evaluated did not have health statements.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“The consumer product safety form was unavailable for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Two staff members did not have their training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“All bottles and cups were not labeled with the child's name.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The health inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Three records evaluated did not have the admission date on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Three children's records did not have the emergency contact address.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“The playground needs more unitary surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child did not have a copy of their immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“One childs record did not have the parent's signature on the application form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“The fire inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2024
- Feb 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 25, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
“The operation had trash bags of soiled diaper that were not discarded. There were no trash cans in the operation. The operation a strong odor of soiled diapers in the toddler room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“An infant was laying in the crib on a Boppy pillow with toys on th either side of the infant.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“An infant was laying in the crib with a bottle in their mouth.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2505(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“Two toddlers were laying on mats with bottles in their mouth.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“The schoolers were allowed to come into the building without being account for and the schoolers teacher was unaware of how many children she had in the room.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Several infants did not have current feeding schedule from the last 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
Jan 23, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(2) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children
“The director grabbed the child face repeatedly in an effort to make eye contact.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 5, 2024
- Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation has not reported number of employees that left in 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023
- Dec 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 2, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.805(3) - Electronic Records-Available During Business Hours
“The director did not have access to his personnel file or the time card system.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2022
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“Inspector came for an investigation and the caregiver in- charge did not have access to records or information requested.”
Corrected during the visit
- Dec 1, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“A child did not have a feeding schedule and was not on table food.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The toilets in the school age room did not have back on them and had not had back for several weeks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1013(a)(3) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records
“The person in charge did not have access to all essential information during the investigation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The operation did not maintain six inches of loose filled under the slide.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 9, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori at Bowser
Is Montessori at Bowser licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 24, 2009.
When was Montessori at Bowser last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 13 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori at Bowser had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 25 rules across 6 of 13 visits in the last 3 years; 25 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 at Bowser care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Montessori at Bowser accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Montessori at Bowser'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 Montessori at Bowser cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (972) 690-8351 to ask.
What is Montessori at Bowser's phone number?
(972) 690-8351.
Where is Montessori at Bowser?
300 S Bowser Rd, Richardson, TX 75081. The nearest other daycare we list is Nam Thi Tran, 0.5 miles away.