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Paloma Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 117
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $202
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Paloma Montessori School
Paloma Montessori School is a licensed child care center in San Marcos, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 3, 2021, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 117 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18mo - 6yo |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Daily life | Potty training: Children entering Children's House should be comfortable and independent in using the restroom |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 117 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Paloma Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hays County has a median price of $202 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$202
Home daycare$181
Toddler
Center$189
Home daycare$172
Preschool
Center$183
Home daycare$170
School age
Center$173
Home daycare$160
State record
Inspection reports for Paloma Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 117 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1709759
Summary
11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 11 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Staff training and qualifications 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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- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Oct 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose-fill under one slide and the merry-go-round in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
Show 6 earlier visits
Jan 8, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's annual sanitation inspection was not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Four staff members were missing some of their required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's record was missing a complete immunization record.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2024
- Jan 25, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Feb 28, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“While reviewing the operational policies the policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Paloma Montessori School
Is Paloma Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 3, 2021.
When was Paloma Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Paloma Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 11 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Paloma Montessori School care for?
117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Paloma Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Paloma Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Paloma Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 667-6022 to ask.
What is Paloma Montessori School's phone number?
(512) 667-6022.
Where is Paloma Montessori School?
125 W. McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666. The nearest other daycare we list is Giggle and Grow San Marcos, 1.3 miles away.