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Waco Montessori School

1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701
licensed capacity
180
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$134
year first permitted
1994
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About Waco Montessori School

Waco Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Waco, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 26, 1994, for up to 180 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: ages 18 months through 12 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
180 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

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: Ages 18 months through 12 years
ProgramsPreschool and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Licensed capacity180 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Waco Montessori School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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.
McLennan County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

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 Waco Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
180 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1994
License number
#40970
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 26, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 12 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 2

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 21 visits
  1. Aug 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 6, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment

      “Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver hit a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Based on the evidence obtained during a DFPS investigation, it was determined a caregiver did not comfort a child in care, who was crying.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2025

  7. Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jan 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Feb 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 21, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “It was determined during the investigation; 2 caregivers were found of neglect of a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “It was determined the parent was not notified immediately when the administration became aware a child in care was able to gain access to medication and was able to ingest the pill.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was not adequately supervised and was able to gain access and ingest medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “Based on the evidence from the investigation, it was determined a child in care was able to gain access to medication from a caregiver's purse.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023

  4. Jun 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jun 14, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “It was determined a child was left on the playground unsupervised while the classroom was transitioning inside.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2023

  7. Feb 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Sep 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 25, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “It was determined 2 children were left outside on the playground without a caregiver for 2 minutes,”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022

  11. Mar 1, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2206(2) - Written Activity Plan - Active and Quiet Play Opportunities

      “The activity plans did not reflect when the children were getting their physical activity/active play time.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 8, 2022

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 Waco Montessori School

Is Waco Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 26, 1994.

When was Waco Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Waco Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 1 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Waco Montessori School care for?

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

Does Waco Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Waco Montessori 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 Waco Montessori School cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 754-3966 to ask.

What is Waco Montessori School's phone number?

(254) 754-3966.

Where is Waco Montessori School?

1920 Columbus Ave, Waco, TX 76701. The nearest other daycare we list is Children First Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

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