Little Seeds Learning Center
3034 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX
4.1· 14 reviews
N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa
- licensed capacity
- 206
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2024
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
About
About N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa
N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa is a licensed child care center in Melissa, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 28, 2024, for up to 206 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-age
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
6 wk
6 mo
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12 yr
Ask when you call: rates, current openings and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 206 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Trained guides |
| Daily life | Potty training: Toilet independence support in Toddler classroom |
| Licensed capacity | 206 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Collin County has a median price of $191 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$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$162
Home daycare$149
State record
Inspection reports for N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 206 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1785667
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 18 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Background checks 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Supervision and ratios 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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
See all 19 visits
- Jul 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 19, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 24, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“At the time of inspection two children enrolled into care did not have their most current immunization record and/or affidavit on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The staff did not have current training over the topic of Position Prevention for Handling, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous materials at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“One caregiver observed working in the infant age classroom did not have current SIDs/Shaken Baby/Brain development training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“At the time of inspection three caregivers did not have current CPR/First aid certification training on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation did not have the fall test data and manufacturer's instructions for the outdoor unitary surfacing readily available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026
- Sep 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the director is not ensuring that the center is operating in compliance with minimum standards. A child was pulled and placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.2805(7) - Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room
“Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was placed in a dark closet as a form of discipline.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on information obtained in a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child was pulled by the arm as a form of guidance.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2025
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 9 earlier visits
Jan 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“This standard was found to be deficient after the operation was not able to provide a current fire inspection during the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to notify a parent about a bite injury sustained by the child. The parent later discovered the injury herself, and documentation of the incident was missing.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The child suffered multiple bite incidents, indicating that staff failed to intervene and prevent further harm.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation by the Department of Family and Protective Services and was found to be deficient. The center failed to enforce its biting policy, which requires removing or suspending children with repeated biting incidents. Despite multiple occurrences, the biting child remained in the same classroom, and no corrective action was taken, violating the center’s stated policies.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Aug 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver without an active background check was observed supervising children in a classroom. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was asked to leave the classroom, and a caregiver with an active background check was placed in the classroom.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A contractor had access to children without a background check on file. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the contractor left the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023
Sep 21, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18)(B) - Written Operational Policies - Duration
“The operational policies did not list the duration of physical activities at the operation, both indoor and outdoor.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(G) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
“The operational policies did not list a plan to ensure physical activities occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not list the type of physical activities that children may engage in at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
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.
Daycares near N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa
Cardinal Childcare Center
3233 W Fannin Rd, Melissa, TX
The Sunny Days Schoolhouse
Melissa, TX 75454 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Arrow Academy
2101 E Melissa Rd, Melissa, TX
The Goddard School of Melissa TX
1600 Plano St, Melissa, TX
5.0· 8 reviews
Ania Dew
Melissa, TX 75454 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Sai Shruthi Neelamraju
Melissa, TX 75454 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Gomathi Gomathinayagam
Melissa, TX 75454 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Abeer Alsayed
Melissa, TX 75454 · preschool to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
5.0· 1 review
FAQ
Questions about N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa
Is N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 28, 2024.
When was N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 6 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa care for?
206, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa'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 N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 591-1400 to ask.
What is N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa's phone number?
(469) 591-1400.
Where is N4 Montessori Academy of Melissa?
2045 McKinney St, Melissa, TX 75454. The nearest other daycare we list is Cardinal Childcare Center, 0.7 miles away.