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South Shore Montessori

201 S Shore Blvd, League City, TX 77573 · Galveston County
Accepts child care subsidies

South Shore Montessori is a licensed child care center in League City, TX, licensed for up to 107 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #17 of 28 centers in League City and better than 29% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 29%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#17 of 28 centers in League City
1High risk
6Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 9 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation does not have a current Children's Products Certification Form 2885.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2026
MediumJan 16, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four infants not yet eating table food do not have updated written feeding instructions. The most recent date recorded with a parental update is October, 2025.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2026
Medium HighJul 15, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
During the investigation inspection, the operation has been preparing food from their own and then serving it to the children.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2025
MediumFeb 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
One caregiver did not have education requirements in file.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Fire inspection was last conducted on 1/10/2024.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2025
Medium HighJul 19, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities §746.2101(a)
During inspection, there were 14 children with 3 teachers outside on the splash pad. The youngest age of the group was 20 months.
Correction verified Aug 5, 2024
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The teeter totter on the older kids playground is loose.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection - Inspection not available, you must obtain documentation stating inspection not available §746.3401(c)(1)
There is no documentation that the operation does not need a sanitation inspection. Note: The operation does not have a kitchen and the children bring their own lunch and snack.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
Medium HighFeb 6, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The changing mat in the infant room has two spots where the plastic is peeled off causing it to no longer be nonabsorbent.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2024
Medium HighMar 7, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
During inspection, one child was missing emergency contact address.
Correction verified Mar 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity107 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 11, 2019
DirectorShannon Daves
Phone2813347345
State operation #1680256

Common questions

Does South Shore Montessori take infants?

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

What are South Shore Montessori’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does South Shore Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has South Shore Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 5, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does South Shore Montessori compare with other daycares in League City?

It is #17 of 28 centers in League City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 29% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was South Shore Montessori last inspected?

Jan 16, 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 1680256 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.