Near Southside Montessori
Near Southside Montessori is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 80 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 5 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 5 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 5). 5 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #137 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 34% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the inspection, I reviewed 10 children's files. The operation couldn't find the health statement.
During the walkthrough, I observed that 2 infants were with a caregiver. The caregiver was feeding an infant on the floor in an infant seat, buckled up on the tummy rather than the shoulders. Another infant was in a highchair and was not buckled up.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.
During the walkthrough, I observed that several classrooms have desk fans accessible to children. In addition, a toddler classroom has an electrical outlet that needs to be covered. Several classrooms have exposed wires accessible to children. In outdoor areas, there is a tree with sharp aggregate, which could be a hazard for children. There is a crack in the ground that could be a hazard for children.
Based on the investigation findings, this standard was reviewed and found noncompliant with the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. The operation did not maintain the ratio for 12-17 months children.
About this center
Common questions
Does Near Southside Montessori take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Near Southside Montessori’s hours?
7 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Near Southside Montessori accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Near Southside Montessori cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Near Southside Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Near Southside Montessori had any serious violations?
No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 5 lower-risk citations, listed above.
How does Near Southside Montessori compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?
It is tied for #137 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 34% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Near Southside Montessori last inspected?
Sep 1, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1831016 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.