Lake Cities Montessori School
Lake Cities Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Garland, TX, licensed for up to 84 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. Inspectors recorded 3 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (2 of 3). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #47 of 57 centers in Garland and better than 54% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
At the time of the inspection, the operation did not have an electronic alarm on the transportation vehicle.
At the time of the inspection, staff did not have CPR practiced on a manikin.
At the time of the inspection, the drivers did not have transportation training.
About this center
Common questions
Does Lake Cities Montessori School take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Lake Cities Montessori School’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Lake Cities Montessori School accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Lake Cities Montessori School cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lake Cities Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Garland, 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 Lake Cities Montessori School had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 18, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Lake Cities Montessori School compare with other daycares in Garland?
It is #47 of 57 centers in Garland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 54% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Lake Cities Montessori School last inspected?
Jul 22, 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 1827342 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.