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Threshold Montessori School

581 Ellsworth, Memphis, TN 38111
licensed capacity
49
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$680
year first licensed
1987

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About Threshold Montessori School

Threshold Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Memphis, Tennessee. The state has licensed it since October 1, 1987, for up to 49 children, serving toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with after-school care, before-school care, part-time care and pre-k. It lists monthly tuition from $680 to $900.

Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing publishes its inspection reports on its own website; the link is in the inspections section below.

MontessoriPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolAccepts child care subsidyPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months to 5 years
Ask when you call: current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
49 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
Hours it lists: “7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.”

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months to 5 years
ProgramsAfter-school care, before-school care, part-time care, pre-k and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Discounts10% discount on second child
MoreFounded 1970
Licensed capacity49 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Threshold Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $680 to $900. 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).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K Class Tuition (3, 4, 5 yrs.) 3 days, monthly$680
Pre-K Class Tuition (3, 4, 5 yrs.) 5 Days, monthly$875
Toddler Class Tuition 3 days, monthly$700
Toddler Class Tuition 5 days, monthly$900
Weekly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Pre-K Class Tuition (3, 4, 5 yrs.) 3 days, weekly$170
Pre-K Class Tuition (3, 4, 5 yrs.) 5 Days, weekly$220
Toddler Class Tuition 3 days, weekly$175
Toddler Class Tuition 5 days, weekly$225
Re-Enrollment Fee, due every new school term$150
Registration Fee, due with application, one per family$225
8 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
Shelby County medians, full time, per week

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

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 Threshold 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 and preschoolers
First licensed
1987
See the state's record

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.

Copied from Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing on October 2, 2026. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Threshold Montessori School

Is Threshold Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing lists it as licensed and operating, first licensed October 1, 1987.

Does Threshold 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 Threshold Montessori School care for?

49, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Threshold Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Threshold Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Threshold Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $680 to $900, as it lists it.

What is Threshold Montessori School's phone number?

(901) 327-4980.

Where is Threshold Montessori School?

581 Ellsworth, Memphis, TN 38111. The nearest other daycare we list is Buntyn Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Tennessee Department of Human Services, Child Care Licensing (license) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).