Patti Cakes Child Care
851 Irma St, Fort Worth, TX
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Near Southside Montessori is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 2, 2026, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori and Play-based approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and infant care. It lists monthly tuition from $200 to $1,600.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through 6 years |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori, Play-based |
| Discounts | Need-based scholarships and some discounts for qualifying families |
| Licensed capacity | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Near Southside Montessori lists monthly tuition from $200 to $1,600. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $199 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Aftercare (1:45-4:30 PM) | $200 |
| Extended Aftercare (1:45-6:30 PM) | $250 |
| Infant Community Full Time (7:00 AM-6:30 PM) 5 days/week | $1,600 |
| Infant Community Full Time (7:00 AM-6:30 PM) M/W/F | $1,400 |
| Infant Community Full Time (7:00 AM-6:30 PM) T/TH | $1,050 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-2:00 PM) 5 days/week | $1,300 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-2:00 PM) M/W/F | $1,000 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-2:00 PM) T/TH | $850 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Half Day (8:30-11:45 AM) 5 days/week | $1,000 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Half Day (8:30-11:45 AM) M/W/F | $800 |
| Primary (3-6 years) Half Day (8:30-11:45 AM) T/TH | $650 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-1:30 PM) 5 days/week | $1,150 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-1:30 PM) M/W/F | $900 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Full Day (8:30 AM-1:30 PM) T/TH | $700 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Half Day (8:30-11:30 AM) 5 days/week | $850 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Half Day (8:30-11:30 AM) M/W/F | $700 |
| Toddlers (18 months-3 years) Half Day (8:30-11:30 AM) T/TH | $550 |
| $50 non-refundable application fee | $50 |
| $125 non-refundable enrollment fee (if accepted) | $125 |
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: 2 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
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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746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“During the walkthrough, I observed that 2 infants were with a caregiver. The caregiver was feeding an infant on the floor in an infant seat, buckled up on the tummy rather than the shoulders. Another infant was in a highchair and was not buckled up.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“During the inspection, I reviewed 10 children's files. The operation couldn't find the health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“During the walkthrough, I observed that several classrooms have desk fans accessible to children. In addition, a toddler classroom has an electrical outlet that needs to be covered. Several classrooms have exposed wires accessible to children. In outdoor areas, there is a tree with sharp aggregate, which could be a hazard for children. There is a crack in the ground that could be a hazard for children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2026
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 2, 2026.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 7 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.
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $200 to $1,600, as it lists it.
(682) 703-0146.
305 W Broadway Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104. The nearest other daycare we list is BGCGTC - Broadway Baptist Church, under 0.1 miles away.