Joyous Montessori Keller
1685 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX
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Reading Friends
- licensed capacity
- 88
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $575
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Reading Friends
Reading Friends is a licensed child care center in Keller, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 8, 2010, for up to 88 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with pre-k, preschool and toddler care. It lists monthly tuition from $575 to $750.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Preschool / pre-KSchool-agePosts tuition
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 88 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Pre-K, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Enrichment | Spanish (La Clase de Español), art, cooking (Let's Cook!) |
| More | Founded 2008 |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Reading Friends lists monthly tuition from $575 to $750. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Developmental 2-years-old, 2-day | $575 |
| Developmental 2-years-old, 3-day | $625 |
| Developmental 2-years-old, 4-day | $675 |
| Primary 3-years-old, 3 Day (Mon/Wed/Fri) | $650 |
| Primary 3-years-old, 5 Day | $750 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| Pre-K (5-Day), 4-years-old | $6,750 |
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for Reading Friends
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 88 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1038486
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
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 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Five of ten files I reviewed didn't have notarized employment affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Oct 20, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“Liability insurance expired on 8/28/25.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025
- Jan 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
“There is no carbon monoxide detector present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“There has not been a health inspection conducted in the last calendar year.”
The state verified the correction on May 3, 2023
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The CPSC annual certification was signed and dated as of 9/9/2021. The director signed and certified that they are receiving recalls from the CPSC and are notifying parents by public posting.”
Corrected during the visit
- Jun 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“Several cases of COVID were not reported within the two day time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Reading Friends
Is Reading Friends licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 8, 2010.
When was Reading Friends last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Reading Friends had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 5 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 Reading Friends care for?
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Reading Friends accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Reading Friends' hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Reading Friends cost?
Monthly tuition from $575 to $750, as it lists it.
What is Reading Friends' phone number?
(817) 562-5333.
Where is Reading Friends?
141 Quest Ct, Keller, TX 76248. The nearest other daycare we list is Joyous Montessori Keller, 0.1 miles away.