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Precious Moments Montessori Preschool

501 E Highway St Ste 101, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 · Gillespie County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Precious Moments Montessori Preschool is a licensed child care center in Fredericksburg, TX, licensed for up to 17 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 25 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 44 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (13 of 44). 10 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Fredericksburg and better than 14% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 14%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 6 centers in Fredericksburg
4High risk
21Medium High risk
13Medium risk
6Medium Low risk
0Low risk
44 citations from 25 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 28, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 28, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 7, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 30, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 26, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundJun 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 3, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 20, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 11, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork13
Training & qualifications10
Health & medication6
Other standards5
Staff ratios4
Supervision2
Sleep safety1
Food & feeding1
Building & playground safety1
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and Verified §746.613(c)(1)
A newly enrolled child had a vaccination record provided that was missing an updated vaccine.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of four child files evaluated was missing an updated vaccination record.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2026
MediumJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
There were three children in attendance without any enrollment forms or vaccination and Health Statements. The children have been in attendance for a week.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
HighJun 30, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation §745.8411(a)
During the course of the investigation, the director provided false information regarding start dates for newly enrolled children in attendance and attempted to falsify sign in/out sheets.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2026
Medium LowJun 11, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage §746.907(a)
During a DFPS investigation inspection, the provider was unable to produce an employee's file who left employment on April 17, 2026.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2026
MediumMay 20, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Tracking System §746.801(19)
Attendance records available for review were only available for four days in April and eight days in May. The remaining attendance record days for both months were not available for review.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
MediumMay 20, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep §746.2905(1)
It was determined during the investigation that children are made to cover their heads with their blankets while napping and are not able to remove the blankets.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
One caregiver had completed 7 out of the 24 annual training hours for the evaluation period evaluated.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
Medium HighJan 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director completed 1 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period reviewed.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
Medium HighOct 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations §746.3903(a)
One of the two dogs present did not have current vaccination records showing they were up to date on vaccines available for review.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2025
MediumJan 30, 2025InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children were observed on their mats with the lights off ready for nap time watching a movie.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium LowJan 30, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage §746.907(a)
Caregiver files, including training records, were not at the operation during the inspection. The director had taken them home.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumJan 30, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
Caregivers were not able to demonstrate how to determine the ratio to follow with the combined ages of children in care.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
MediumJan 30, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Has Access to All Records §746.1013(a)(3)
In case of an emergency, there must be a qualified person in charge when the director is not present. This person must know they are in charge and know how to respond to situations that could place children at risk. The person in charge must also have access to essential records, which may need to be made accessible to licensing or parents when needed.
Correction verified Feb 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director completed 6 out of 30 annual training hours for the evaluation period of 7/2023-6/2024.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregiver was not able to provide knowledge of the ages of the children in their care. Children in care ranged in age of 19 mos-4 yrs of age.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
A caregiver without 2 yrs work experience and a hire date of 4/25/24 had not completed a preserve training.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
MediumJan 15, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Basis §746.1507(1)
Caregivers were not able to provide knowledge of the ratio they were to follow with combined ages of children.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium LowOct 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
A current staff posted did not contain the current employees.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
MediumOct 15, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The copy of the operation's parent handbook provided to review did not contain a policy regarding parent rights.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
Medium HighJun 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(a)(4)(A)
The director's CPR certificate expired 5/23.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
Medium HighJun 14, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
The director's 1st Aid training expired 5/23.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2024
Medium HighNov 30, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Upon arrival for inspection, there were 12 children and 1 caregiver present with a Specified Age Group of 2 years. The operation was over ratio by one child for approximately 30 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2023
Medium HighJun 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
A child with a listed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
Medium HighApr 25, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
1 out of 2 caregiver files reviewed did not contain documentation of completed pre-service hours required due to caregiver not having 2 years of work experience.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium HighApr 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the complete address for the emergency contact person listed on the enrollment form. NOTE: The address was obtained and form updated during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowApr 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
1 out of 2 caregiver files did not contain a notarized affidavit.
Correction verified May 11, 2023
Medium LowApr 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
2 caregiver files were evaluated and did not contain employment start dates.
Correction verified May 15, 2023
Medium LowApr 25, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
1 out of 4 child files evaluated was missing the child's admission date. NOTE: Admission date was obtained and updated in the child's record during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(1)(A)
One caregiver did not have documentation of receiving an orientation upon hire.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission §746.611(b)
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
A child was observed sleeping on a rug in the library area during nap time.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
2 out of 4 child immunization records wre evaluated and were missing updated vaccines.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
3 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain emergency contact information.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022
HighDec 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Release Information §746.605(7)
1 out of 4 child files evaluated did not contain authorized pick up information.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2022
MediumOct 11, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting of Activity Plan §746.2209
A current activity plan was not available for review.
Correction verified Oct 27, 2022
HighSep 13, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A caregiver had to leave the classroom to answer the front door leaving the children alone in the classroom.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2022
Medium HighSep 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities §746.3417(4)
Children came inside from outdoor play and sat down in circle time to read a book. Children did not wash their hands.
Correction verified Sep 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Doors to Restroom - Able to Open Immediately §746.4421(2)
The main restroom locks from the inside and there is not an available key to unlock the door should a child accidentally lock themselves inside.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionBackground checks
Required Personnel Records-Proof of DFPS background checks §746.901(7)
Background checks for the director and caregivers were not entered or processed prior to the inspection. NOTE: The provider has not been able to register for an online portal account.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
First aid kit did not contain cotton balls.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian §746.3903(b)
Health statements were not available for review for the provider's 2 dogs on site.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
Safety - Hinged Lid Storage Containers Safe §746.3701(7)
There is a Little Tykes storage chest on the playground without a lid support mechanism preventing it from closing should a child climb inside.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
Telephone with Listed Number §746.4507(1)
The operation does not have an active phone line active or a phone number. The operation currently has a cell phone number listed.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity17 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 17, 2023
DirectorMarie Castruita
Phone8309925700
State operation #1747749

Common questions

Does Precious Moments Montessori Preschool take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Precious Moments Montessori Preschool’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Precious Moments Montessori Preschool accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Precious Moments Montessori Preschool cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Precious Moments Montessori Preschool for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Alamo area, which includes Fredericksburg, is $40.40 a day for toddlers, $39.20 a day for 3-year-olds and $37.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Precious Moments Montessori Preschool had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 30, 2026: “Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Precious Moments Montessori Preschool compare with other daycares in Fredericksburg?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Fredericksburg by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 14% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Precious Moments Montessori Preschool last inspected?

Sep 28, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

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 1747749 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.