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Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center

4510 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1993
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About Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center

Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 20, 1993, for up to 100 children, serving infants and toddlers.

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 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants and toddlers

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

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants and toddlersFrom the state license
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center 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).

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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 School of Downtown & Medical Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Infants and toddlers
Permit issued
1993
License number
#418838
See the state's record

Summary

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

Rules cited on 4 of 11 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safe sleep 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Health, medication and illness 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Aug 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets

      “A crib was observed during inspection having loose fitting sheets. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed removing the loose sheets and replacing with snug fitting sheets.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Fire extinguishers in the infant building were observed not serviced last dated 9/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  6. Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver was observed present in a classroom in the role of a caregiver without an approved background. The caregiver was sent away from the operation during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2025

  8. Jan 15, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained during the investigation, caregivers did not demonstrate good judgement when a child in care fell from a play structure sustaining an injury that required medical attention from a health care provider. Caregivers failed to evaluate the child for injuries.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(1) - AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence gathered during the investigation a child in care received an injury that required medical treatment from a health care professional and the parent was not immediately notified of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025

  9. Jul 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Jul 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Jul 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Dec 8, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  4. Oct 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 6, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing

      “Three of the four staff folders reviewed were observed having expired first aid training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

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

      “Three of the four staff folders reviewed were observed having expired CPR training.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2022

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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FAQ

Questions about Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center

Is Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 20, 1993.

When was Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 11 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 & Medical Center care for?

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

Does Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center'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 & Medical Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 520-6801 to ask.

What is Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center's phone number?

(713) 520-6801.

Where is Montessori School of Downtown & Medical Center?

4510 Caroline St, Houston, TX 77004. The nearest other daycare we list is Growth Academy Courage, 0.2 miles away.

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