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Spellwell Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 280
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2004
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About
About Spellwell Montessori School
Spellwell Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 28, 2004, for up to 280 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 280 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Daily life | Potty training: Toileting practice with gentle guidance |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| More | Founded 1984 |
| Licensed capacity | 280 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Spellwell Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Spellwell Montessori School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 280 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2004
- License number
- #838397
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 1 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- May 20, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 20, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(13)(B)(i) - Required Admission Information - Reasonable Accommodations or Modifications
“Five children files observed were not updated. The childcare facility did not update the children files to portray the updated required information by 09/01/2023. The files observed did not include an updated special care needs section, modifications, and/or the child's swimming ability.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One staff hired in April 2024 was observed in the infant classroom without a CPR/First-Aid certification, and/or training.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2024
HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
“Based on the information obtained, parent's rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe by 09/30/2023. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent's stating that they received a copy of the parent's right.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy emergency plan observed for one child did not include the health care professional signature. The parent signed and dated the form 10-16-2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2024
HRC 42.0563 - Employment affidavit regarding inappropriate relationship with minor
“Two staff files hired after 09/01/2023 did not have a pre-employment affidavit available for review. Licensing staff provided a copy of form 2912 via email for staff to complete while Licensing was present.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.311(c) - Parental Notification - Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Deficiency Use Form 7266
“As of 10/04/2023, the childcare facility did not notify parents of children enrolled of the abuse/neglect deficiency. The childcare facility was notified of the deficiency on 09/28/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitation inspection report was dated 07/14/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One infant, 7 months of age was observed with a blanket in the crib during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
“Two staff observed in the classroom in the role as a caregiver did not have a CPR/First-Aid certification available for review on file. One staff in the infant classroom and one staff observed in the Discover's classroom did not have any form of certification available for Licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“A total of 10 out of the required 30 hours were observed for the Designated Director. Topics that were not available for review during the monitor inspection: 1. SIDS/Shaken baby syndrome 2. Brain development 3. Food allergies 4. Administering medication 5. Building and physical premises”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based upon the information gathered during the DFPS investigation, sufficient evidence was available to support a child was popped on their back aggressively during naptime, which resulted in a bruise on the child's back.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation an incident/illness report was not documented related to an incident that resulted in a child receiving injury. An incident report was not documented, and/or shared with the parent/guardian of the child once the operation was made aware of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, one staff file was not available for review upon request. There were no training documents available for a staff employed with children under 24 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
Jun 14, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
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
“One child, two years of age exited the side door in the classroom to the outside area unsupervised. The incident resulted in the child being hurt. The caregivers were not in physical proximity and lacked visual awareness of the child during the time of the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 8, 2023
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Jun 8, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5015(c) - Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach
“During the walkthrough a water hose, a swimming pool, and sprinkler equipment was observed near the outdoor play area, which was accessible to children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
746.5013(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
“A pool observed had a standing body of water that was accessible to children. The pool was not gated, and the remainder of the pool water was accessible to children while they were outside. The pool water was removed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2023
Jun 6, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“On 06/05/2023, a child, 2 years of age opened and exited the side door in the Discover's classroom without adult supervision, which led to a gated outside area. As of 06/08/2023, the Director did not report the incident to childcare regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 21, 2023
Feb 3, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The employee list was not validated by January 15th as stated in minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2023
Nov 17, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Four staff records contained incomplete training certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed. The Director printed out certificates while Licensing was present in order to document Health and safety audit certificates.”
Corrected during the visit
Oct 6, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
“Two caregivers observed within the Toddler classroom did not include training related to children with special needs. One child, 3 years of age with down syndrome was observed within the classroom setting.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Three infant classrooms observed did not include infant feeding instructions for infants enrolled. Each caregiver per classroom acknowledged that they have not obtained infant feeding instructions for infants in care.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.1301(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation
“Eleven out of eleven staff files did not include documentation of orientation. The Director informed that files were not available for review at the center while Licensing was present.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Training records were not observed during the annual inspection. Staff training records were not available upon request. Training topics related to a Health and Safety Audit were not observed. Training topics not observed include: emergency preparedness, food allergies, abuse and neglect, administering medication, and communicable diseases.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Eleven out of eleven staff files did not have a CPR/First-aid certification available for review. It was reported that four staff are new and has not obtained the required training. Training files were not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
“Seven out of eleven staff files did not contain certificates. The training certificates observed did not include the individual's name. The Director stated that the training certificates has not been completed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 17, 2022
- Jul 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 5, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“During the walkthrough, one child was observed walking out of room 104 without adult supervision. Two children were observed walking out of the main room while the caregiver was tending to other children. Four infants were observed strapped in the high chair unattended while the caregiver stepped out the classroom. The Director was informed of the safety concerns observed, and compliance was met immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 19, 2022
Jun 29, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“A total of two COVID cases were not reported to CCR. Documentation was received to portray a positive COVID case on 06/01/2022, and another reported on 06/30/2022. Licensing was not notified of positive cases of communicable diseases within the Childcare facility.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
Oct 26, 2021Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of three caregivers who have been employed for more than a year did not have annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, and Emergency Preparedness.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have documentation of current CPR certification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2021
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director had 20 hours out of the required 30 hours of annual training. The director was missing annual training in the required topics of Handling, Storing, and Disposing of Hazardous Materials, Administering Medications, Preventing and Responding to Emergencies due to Food Allergies, Building and Premises Safety, Preventing the Spread of Communicable Diseases, Emergency Preparedness, SIDS/Shaken Baby, and Preventing Child Maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver did not have documentation of current First Aid certification.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2021
Oct 7, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The operation has not validated their background check list since 4/26/2021. Note- This was corrected during the inspection when the director validated the background check list.”
Corrected during the visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies are missing statements on safe sleep for infants, a comfortable place for a mother to breastfeed, emergency preparedness plan, parents may visit at any time, and physical activites and active play.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“One out of ten children's records evaluated was missing a release person. Nine out of ten children's records evaluated was missing an address for their emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“One out of ten children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“The personnel records and training records were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 26, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Spellwell Montessori School
Is Spellwell Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 28, 2004.
When was Spellwell Montessori School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Spellwell Montessori School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 5 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.
How many children can Spellwell Montessori School care for?
280, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Spellwell Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Spellwell Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Spellwell Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 376-0811 to ask.
What is Spellwell Montessori School's phone number?
(281) 376-0811.
Where is Spellwell Montessori School?
17502 W Strack Dr, Spring, TX 77379. The nearest other daycare we list is Brightmont School, 0.2 miles away.