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Montessori Kids Universe

10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 786414.5· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
149
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2022

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About Montessori Kids Universe

Montessori Kids Universe is a licensed child care center in Leander, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 19, 2022, for up to 149 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessori

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
149 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity149 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Kids Universe has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 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.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

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 Kids Universe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
149 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1745726
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 17 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 4
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Food and nutrition 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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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See all 27 visits
  1. Jul 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “While conducting a file audit, there was a file without required health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 13, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

      “While reviewing required postings, the operation was missing the most recent licensing inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jul 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jun 9, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • 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

      “There are concerns with supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2026

  5. Feb 6, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 5, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “The allergy alert plans were reviewed and one plan did not have a doctor signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2025

  8. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 25, 2025Visit2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The evidence supports that the parent was notified the morning after the incident when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

    • 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

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to another room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 3, 2025

Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “The feeding instructions for the infant involved in the incident were not available at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

      “The bottles for the infant involved in the incident were not labled at the time of the incident causing the child to be feed the wrong bottle.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident of a child who was injured and was treated by a doctor as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

  5. Oct 16, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “Of the files reviewed two staff requiring SIDs did not have documentation of a current certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Of the six staff files reviewed five did not have documentation of hazardous material, food allergies and administration of medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “There was no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024

  6. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Apr 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “It was found during a self-reported investigation that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when camera footage showed the caregiver pulling children by the arm. The director immediately terminated the caregiver upon being made aware of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 14, 2023

  12. Feb 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “One caregiver was caring for children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023

  13. Feb 3, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  14. Dec 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Oct 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Sep 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  17. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo 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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Questions about Montessori Kids Universe

Is Montessori Kids Universe licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 19, 2022.

When was Montessori Kids Universe last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Kids Universe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 7 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Kids Universe care for?

149, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Montessori Kids Universe accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori Kids Universe'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 Montessori Kids Universe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (737) 304-6001 to ask.

What is Montessori Kids Universe's phone number?

(737) 304-6001.

Where is Montessori Kids Universe?

10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641. The nearest other daycare we list is La Mere Academy, 0.4 miles away.

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