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St. Francis Montessori Christian School

535 Frontera Rd, El Paso, TX 79922
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$116
year first permitted
2022

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About St. Francis Montessori Christian School

St. Francis Montessori Christian School is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 20, 2022, for up to 67 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based and Montessori approach, with infant care, preschool and toddler care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: six months through Kindergarten
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Six months through Kindergarten
ProgramsInfant care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachFaith-based (Christian), Montessori
SafetyOutdoor playground
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
MoreFounded 2007
Licensed capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

St. Francis Montessori Christian School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $116 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.
El Paso County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$122
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

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 St. Francis Montessori Christian School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1731282
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 28, 2026: 5 rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 3 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Safety and hazards 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Jan 28, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loosefill (pebbles) outside in the active play area had areas missing loosefill and needing to also be raked to even out the loosefill. Photos were taken.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The consumer safety recall poster was not available during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “The director was missing 10 hours of annual trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 4, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.5405 - Documentation of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The gas leak inspection on file expired on 10/31/25.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Two teachers did not have the required number of annual trainings required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026

  2. Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 29, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.201(4) - Designating Director

      “There was no qualified director present during inspection as per the person in charge.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2022

  6. May 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Mar 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 30, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

      “There was no first aid kit available for review during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

      “There were no mats or cots available to show where the children will be sleeping.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

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 St. Francis Montessori Christian School

Is St. Francis Montessori Christian School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 20, 2022.

When was St. Francis Montessori Christian School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 28, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has St. Francis Montessori Christian School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 1 of 3 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 St. Francis Montessori Christian School care for?

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

Does St. Francis Montessori Christian School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are St. Francis Montessori Christian School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does St. Francis Montessori Christian School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 842-1765 to ask.

What is St. Francis Montessori Christian School's phone number?

(915) 842-1765.

Where is St. Francis Montessori Christian School?

535 Frontera Rd, El Paso, TX 79922. The nearest other daycare we list is Mountain West Montessori, 0.3 miles away.

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