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Montessori School of Downtown
- licensed capacity
- 175
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 1996
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About
About Montessori School of Downtown
Montessori School of Downtown is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 25, 1996, for up to 175 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 175 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Montessori |
| Licensed capacity | 175 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Montessori School of Downtown has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris 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 Montessori School of Downtown
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 175 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1996
- License number
- #520973
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 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 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“During the review of records the center director cpr and first aid expired 7/2026”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2026
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“During the review of records the center director first aid and cpr expired 7/2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- Aug 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The sleeping mats in the preschool classrooms were not labeled with child's name or other identifying information. Note: corrected during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Fire drill conducted in January 2025 was not documented.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2025
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“One personnel record evaluated was missing current transportation safety training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
- May 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- May 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jul 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 6, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“During recent DFPS investigation, it was determined that caregiver inappropriately discipline child when she ?tapped? child on his mouth.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 14, 2023
Jun 27, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on information obtained during this investigation, there is reason to believe that a child in care was physically abuse.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 13, 2023
Oct 7, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“There were 3 caregiver files that did not have the completed number of training hours during review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no annual fire inspection available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“The New Director file was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 12, 2022
May 31, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present counted in ratio with a pending background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was asked to the leave the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 6, 2022
- May 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2022
Nov 29, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy was lacking a section promoting physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director was lacking the required transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Montessori School of Downtown
Is Montessori School of Downtown licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 25, 1996.
When was Montessori School of Downtown last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Montessori School of Downtown had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 School of Downtown care for?
175, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Montessori School of Downtown accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Montessori School of Downtown's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Montessori School of Downtown cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 488-7599 to ask.
What is Montessori School of Downtown's phone number?
(281) 488-7599.
Where is Montessori School of Downtown?
15625 Space Center Blvd, Houston, TX 77062. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Oaks Early Learning Academy, 0.1 miles away.