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Learning Tree Montessori

2951 Taylor Burk Dr, McKinney, TX 75071 · Collin County

Learning Tree Montessori is a licensed child care center in McKinney, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (2 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #49 of 77 centers in McKinney and better than 45% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 45%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#49 of 77 centers in McKinney
1High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 10 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 8, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 8, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 17, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork2
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 8, 2026InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation's last gas leak inspection was conducted in January 2024.
Medium HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
A child was placed in the exit pathway during naptime. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver moved the sleeping child to a safe area in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 19, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Share Information with Incoming Caregivers §746.1203(10)
When a child fell outside and was crying for an extended period of time, the caregiver did not share that information with the caregiver who took over care of the child at carpool time.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
MediumSep 19, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
When a child fell from a piece of equipment outside and was crying for an extended period of time, the operation did not notify the parent at pick up time of a potential injury.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2025
Medium HighSep 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation §746.1301(a)(1)(A)
Two of the ten staff files reviewed were missing proof of orientation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2025
MediumJul 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Three of the ten children records reviewed were missing health statements.
Correction verified Jul 11, 2024
HighJul 1, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One of the ten children records reviewed was missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 8, 2024
MediumApr 3, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The written operational policies did not list procedures for promoting special accomodation for children with special needs.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity170 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 25, 2024
DirectorShemika Bufford
Phone4697276440
State operation #1790971

Common questions

Does Learning Tree Montessori take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Learning Tree Montessori’s hours?

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

Does Learning Tree Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Learning Tree Montessori cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Learning Tree Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes McKinney, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Learning Tree Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 1, 2024: “Required Immunizations.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Learning Tree Montessori compare with other daycares in McKinney?

It is #49 of 77 centers in McKinney by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 45% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Learning Tree Montessori last inspected?

Sep 8, 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 1790971 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.