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623 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN
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Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School
- licensed capacity
- 49
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $146
- year first licensed
- 2025
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About
About Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School
Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since July 21, 2025, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care.
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.
MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 49 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 2.5 - 5 years of age |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, full-time care and part-time care |
| Approach | Faith-based (St. Patrick Catholic Community), Montessori |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Child Care Certificate Program through the Tennessee Department of Human Services |
| Licensed capacity | 49 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Shelby County has a median price of $146 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$212
Home daycare$155
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$128
Preschool
Center$146
Home daycare$128
School age
Center$76
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Licensed
- Capacity
- 49 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- First licensed
- 2025
Inspections
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
Tennessee publishes its inspection reports on its own site. Read them there.
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FAQ
Questions about Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School
Is Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School licensed?
Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed July 21, 2025.
Does Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School have inspection violations?
Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes inspection reports on its own website; we have not added them to this page yet. Use the link below to read them there.
How many children can Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School care for?
49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:15 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (901) 206-3571 to ask.
What is Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School's phone number?
(901) 206-3571.
Where is Sr. Thea Bowman Montessori School?
277 S 4th St, Memphis, TN 38126. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA @ Downtown Elementary, 0.5 miles away.