Skip to content
Child care center 

Montessori Learning Institute

5812 Maple St, Houston, TX 77074
licensed capacity
84
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
1988

We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.

Own this daycare? Claim it
Licensed by the stateInspection record

About

About Montessori Learning Institute

Montessori Learning Institute is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 15, 1988, for up to 84 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
84 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

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity84 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Learning Institute has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Learning Institute

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
84 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#232543
See the state's record

Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 5
  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Records and paperwork 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.

Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record

See all 8 visits
  1. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 30, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “During the follow up inspection, a combined group of children were observed and a caregiver stated one group had 11 children and the other group had 6 children. There were 12 children accounted for in the first group.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025

  4. Jan 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Observed a bottle of disinfectant spray in an unlocked cabinet during the inspection. Note: The provider removed the cleaning spray during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The antiseptic wipes in the first aid kit are expired. Note: The provider disposed of the expired wipes during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “A caregiver stated 10 children were physically present in a classroom when there were only 9 children accounted for. Note: Discussed with the provider that all staff must know the correct number of children they're responsible for at all times.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “Medication for 1 child expired as of November 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “A food allergy emergency plan for 1 child was missing the physicians signature.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.4135(c) - Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website

      “The Annual Child Product Certification was last completed on January 20th, 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2025

  5. Jan 17, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used

      “An expired Epi Pen was observed for a child with a known food allergy. The Epi Pen expired July of 2023. Note: The provider gave the Epi Pen back to the parent.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • 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 observed in the Pre-K classroom alone with 10 children and the caregivers background check status was inactive. Another caregiver was observed with direct access to 9 children and the operation has not submitted a background check for this caregiver. The operation has not obtained an eligibility notification from CBCU stating the two caregivers can be present.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1329(b)(4) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Trainer's Name

      “A training certificate reviewed for the director had the director's name listed and not the trainer's name who provided the training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “2 out of 4 staff training records evaluated did not contain all required training topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “A signed health statement for 1 out of 4 children's records evaluated was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2024

  6. Feb 10, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “The director is still missing 2 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

  7. Jan 20, 2023Inspection10 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “Documentation of current CPR and First Aid training for 5 out of 8 staff files evaluated was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “A gas leak inspection has not been completed January 6th, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 9, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “Documentation of the full 30 hours of annual training for the director has not been completed.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “1 out of 8 children's files evaluated did not contain authorization for emergency medical treatment and a special needs statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Documentation showing a recent fire drills has been conducted was not available fore review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities

      “A caregiver was observed on a laptop doing other activities that were not directly related to the caring for children in the class.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training

      “8 out of 8 staff files evaluated did not have the complete 24 hours of annual training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The annual health inspection has not been conducted since February 2, 2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation only conducted 2 shelter drills and lock down drills within the last year.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “There were no children signed in for the pre-k classroom during the inspection. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Jan 24, 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.

Reviews

Parent reviews

No parent reviews yet

If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.

Your rating

Daycares near Montessori Learning Institute

FAQ

Questions about Montessori Learning Institute

Is Montessori Learning Institute licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 15, 1988.

When was Montessori Learning Institute last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Learning Institute had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 5 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 Learning Institute care for?

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

Does Montessori Learning Institute accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori Learning Institute'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 Learning Institute cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 774-3793 to ask.

What is Montessori Learning Institute's phone number?

(713) 774-3793.

Where is Montessori Learning Institute?

5812 Maple St, Houston, TX 77074. The nearest other daycare we list is Montessori Learning Institute, 0.2 miles away.

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