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Panhandle Montessori Preschool

503 Pecan Ave, Panhandle, TX 790685.0· 1 review
licensed capacity
52
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$147
year first permitted
2017
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About Panhandle Montessori Preschool

Panhandle Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in Panhandle, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 3, 2017, for up to 52 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 and STEM / STEAM approach, with after-school care, full-time care, infant care and part-time care. It says it provides meals.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campMeals providedSTEM / STEAMAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
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
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
52 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “7:00 AM - 6:00 PM (All Day option)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 5 years old
ProgramsAfter-school care, full-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori, STEM / STEAM
CurriculumFrog Street
Daily lifeMeals provided
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity52 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Panhandle Montessori Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Carson County has a median price of $147 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.
Carson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$147
Home daycare$134

Toddler

Center$139
Home daycare$129

Preschool

Center$136
Home daycare$127

School age

Center$129
Home daycare$122

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 Panhandle Montessori Preschool

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
52 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1645099
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Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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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  1. Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Oct 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 20, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “A fire drill was not documented for the month of February 2023. For January and February 2023 the monthly checks for fire extinguisher checks, smoke detector checks and carbon monoxide detector checks were not documented.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023

  8. Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Apr 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      “The manufacturer instructions for the test data for the unitary surfacing was not available for review at inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “Diaper changes were observed at inspection with infants having their diapers changed but the infants did not have their hands washed afterwards. Additionally, infants did not have their hands washed prior to eating/drinking a bottle. Staff were observed preparing bottles and were not washing their hands prior.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 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 Panhandle Montessori Preschool

Is Panhandle Montessori Preschool licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 3, 2017.

When was Panhandle Montessori Preschool last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Panhandle Montessori Preschool had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Panhandle Montessori Preschool care for?

52, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Panhandle Montessori Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Panhandle Montessori Preschool'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 Panhandle Montessori Preschool cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 537-4701 to ask.

What is Panhandle Montessori Preschool's phone number?

(806) 537-4701.

Where is Panhandle Montessori Preschool?

503 Pecan Ave, Panhandle, TX 79068. The nearest other daycare we list is Lil' Colts Childcare, 16.3 miles away.

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