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The Little Blue Montessori School

7504 Colton Bluff Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78744
licensed capacity
39
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$214
year first permitted
2024
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About

About The Little Blue Montessori School

The Little Blue Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Austin, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 13, 2024, for up to 39 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion and Montessori approach, with after-school care, drop-in care, full-time care and part-time care.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriBefore- and after-schoolBilingual program

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 6 years of age
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
39 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state licenseHours it lists: “08:30 am – 05:30 pm (Easton Park campus)”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 6 years of age
ProgramsAfter-school care, drop-in care, full-time care, part-time care, preschool and toddler care
ApproachBilingual / immersion, Montessori
Daily lifeSnacks provided. Potty training: Toilet learning is part of the Toddler Community program
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity39 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

The Little Blue Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Travis County has a median price of $214 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.
Travis County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$229
Home daycare$206

Toddler

Center$214
Home daycare$196

Preschool

Center$209
Home daycare$194

School age

Center$197
Home daycare$184

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 The Little Blue Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
39 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1785289
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Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 10, 2025: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 3 of 10 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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. Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

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

      “The product certification was last signed 8/1/2023.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Mar 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 13, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “At follow up inspection, there was not 6 inches of loose fill surrounding the play structure.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2025

  4. Jan 29, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      “At inspection, their was not 6 inches of loose fill on the playground at the base of the slide.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “At inspection, employee files did not show proof of hazardous materials training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025

  5. Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. May 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Dec 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

      “Two staff personnel records did not have documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum education requirements.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One classroom was out of ratio during the inspection when one of the two caregivers left the classroom. The second caregiver returned to the classroom bringing the group into ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for

      “One caregiver did not know how many children were present in the classroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “One child in care with a known allergy did not have an emergency allergy plan that was signed by a health care professional.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023

  3. Sep 8, 2023InspectionNo 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 The Little Blue Montessori School

Is The Little Blue Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 13, 2024.

When was The Little Blue Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 10, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Little Blue Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 The Little Blue Montessori School care for?

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

Does The Little Blue Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Little Blue Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does The Little Blue Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 608-1548 to ask.

What is The Little Blue Montessori School's phone number?

(512) 608-1548.

Where is The Little Blue Montessori School?

7504 Colton Bluff Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78744. The nearest other daycare we list is Right at School at Newton Collins Elementary, 0.5 miles away.

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