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Prep Montessori Academy

1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040
licensed capacity
143
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$194
year first permitted
2017
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About Prep Montessori Academy

Prep Montessori Academy is a licensed child care center in Garland, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 4, 2017, for up to 143 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriBefore- and after-schoolOpens before 7 AM

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

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks through elementary
Ask when you call: rates and current openings.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
143 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “6:30 AM to 6:30 PM”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks through elementary
ProgramsAfter-school care, infant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
EnrichmentGymnastics, dance, martial arts, soccer
Staff-to-child ratioInfant program 5:1
StaffCertified preschool teachers
Licensed capacity143 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Prep Montessori Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $194 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Prep Montessori Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
143 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2017
License number
#1662872
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 12, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Records and paperwork 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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  1. Feb 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 25, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “This rule was evaluated with regard to the investigation and a deficiency was found. Based on the information gathered, it was determined that a child was left unsupervised in the playground area for about 1 to 2 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2025

  4. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Apr 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 19, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “The operation did not enter the number of employees left in 2023 in a timely manner.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

  7. Dec 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 30, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Oct 28, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “Operation did not notify licensing when leaving two children in the bathroom in the dark unattended for an unknown amount of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “Caregiver left two children in the bathroom unattended with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Caregiver did not have self-control while children were present, caregiver yelled at other staff in front of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “Caregiver did not notify parents after children were left alone in the bathroom with the lights off for an unknown amount of time.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2023

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Aug 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance

      “The director did not have evidence of being routinley present at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 18, 2023

  2. Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 3, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The operation did not have a updated fire inspection available for review. Last inspection was conducted on 3/11/22.”

      The state verified the correction on May 4, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “I reviwed 4 personnel files that were missing, affidavits, Background check letters, HS diploma, First Aid/CPR.”

      The state verified the correction on May 10, 2023

    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib

      “Cribs were observed with mattresses that do not fit the crib properly.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “I reviewed infant feeding instructions that were not updated.”

      The state verified the correction on May 5, 2023

    • Safe sleepHigh risk

      746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules

      “The operation does not have documentation for the cribs. All documentation on the cribs have been removed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4911(a) - Installation of Unitary Surfacing Materials - to Manufacturer's Specifications

      “The operation unitary surfacing has not been maintained as instructed.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 7, 2023

  4. Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Prep Montessori Academy

Is Prep Montessori Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 4, 2017.

When was Prep Montessori Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 12, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Prep Montessori Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Prep Montessori Academy care for?

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

Does Prep Montessori Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Prep Montessori Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Prep Montessori Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (214) 647-1234 to ask.

What is Prep Montessori Academy's phone number?

(214) 647-1234.

Where is Prep Montessori Academy?

1951 Pleasant Valley Rd, Garland, TX 75040. The nearest other daycare we list is Country Club Active Learning, 1 miles away.

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