Cathedral Montessori School
Cathedral Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #255 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.
Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.
It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
Safety Hazards on the playground: gravel track around artificial grass turf and two water hoses pose possible tripping hazards; potentially harmful plants are accessible to children.
Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
About this center
Common questions
Does Cathedral Montessori School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Cathedral Montessori School’s hours?
8 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Cathedral Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has Cathedral Montessori School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 22, 2025: “Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Cathedral Montessori School compare with other daycares in Dallas?
It is tied for #255 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Cathedral Montessori School last inspected?
Mar 2, 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 1790386 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.