Little Steps Montessori School
Little Steps Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Richardson, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 4 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 4). None of them came in the last 12 months. 25% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #20 of 45 centers in Richardson and better than 61% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The fire inspection was not current. The provider scheduled during the inspection.
During an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was present at the operation without a notice of eligibility. The background check required a risk evaluation and they were not allowed to be at the center.
During an investigation, it was determined that the operation is putting children in chairs with straps that are either biting or not ready for circle time or certain activities.
Two children were not buckled in their seats. One was a bucket seat in a table and one was a small chair on the floor. This was corrected at the inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Steps Montessori School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Steps Montessori School’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Steps Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Little Steps Montessori School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Steps Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Richardson, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Little Steps Montessori School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 21, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Steps Montessori School compare with other daycares in Richardson?
It is tied for #20 of 45 centers in Richardson by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 61% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Steps Montessori School last inspected?
Sep 16, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1317867 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.