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Highland Montessori School

211 W Saint Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752 · Travis County
Accepts child care subsidies

Highland Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Austin, TX, licensed for up to 30 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 7 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (3 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 28%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin
1High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 7 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 9, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications3
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct1
Health & medication1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumApr 23, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
Correction verified May 5, 2026
Medium HighMay 16, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
MediumMay 16, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
Correction verified May 22, 2025
HighOct 12, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2023
MediumSep 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023
Medium HighSep 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2023
Medium HighNov 9, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
Correction verified Nov 19, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity30 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 9, 2014
DirectorKhuloud Solomon
Phone5125542133
State operation #1524741

Common questions

Does Highland Montessori School take infants?

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

What are Highland Montessori School’s hours?

8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Highland Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Highland Montessori School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Highland Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Capital Area, which includes Austin, is $51.60 a day for toddlers, $49.80 a day for 3-year-olds and $47.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Highland Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 12, 2023: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Highland Montessori School compare with other daycares in Austin?

It is tied for #336 of 427 centers in Austin by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Highland Montessori School last inspected?

Apr 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1524741 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.