Montessori Kids Universe Leander
Daycare center in Leander, TX. 10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641
About the program
Montessori Kids Universe Leander is a licensed daycare center in Leander, Texas, on the state register since 2022. It is licensed for 149 children and serves infant, toddler and preschool ages.
Montessori Kids Universe Leander is a private preschool offering a curriculum that integrates Montessori and Reggio Emilia educational approaches.
The program follows a Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach and states AMS accreditation.
It does not accept child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Montessori Kids Universe Leander does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
While conducting a file audit, there was a file without required health statement.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
While reviewing required postings, the operation was missing the most recent licensing inspection.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
There are concerns with supervision.
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
The allergy alert plans were reviewed and one plan did not have a doctor signature.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to another room.
Show all 14 violations on file
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The evidence supports that the parent was notified the morning after the incident when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The feeding instructions for the infant involved in the incident were not available at inspection.
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
The bottles for the infant involved in the incident were not labled at the time of the incident causing the child to be feed the wrong bottle.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident of a child who was injured and was treated by a doctor as required.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
There was no documentation of a current sanitation inspection.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of the files reviewed two staff requiring SIDs did not have documentation of a current certification.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the six staff files reviewed five did not have documentation of hazardous material, food allergies and administration of medication.
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
It was found during a self-reported investigation that a caregiver used prohibited punishment when camera footage showed the caregiver pulling children by the arm. The director immediately terminated the caregiver upon being made aware of the incident.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was caring for children with a pending background check. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave.
What parents say
We have absolutely loved MKU Leander! My daughter started in the toddler room when she was 14 months old, and she has since moved up to the next class and is thriving. What stands out most to me is how the school partners with parents to address any challenges children may be facing. The staff genuinely care and work collaboratively to support each child’s growth and development. When my daughter was in the toddler…
atisha gupta · 5/5 on Google · a month agoOur experience with this daycare was not what we expected. One of our biggest concerns was that staff wore their shoes inside the infant classroom. Babies spend so much time on the floor, picking up toys and putting them in their mouths, so this didn't feel like a healthy environment for them. The daycare also advertises itself as Montessori, but we didn't feel that the classroom or the care reflected that…
Amir Tayyebi · 1/5 on Google · a month agoWe love MKU Leander. Our son has absolutely thrived over the last almost year we’ve been here and we can not say enough good things. Staff: The teachers, support staff, and administrators have all been fantastic to work with and excellent collaborators in our child’s care. All of the staff seems to know every child’s name, even if the child isn’t in their class. Personal Experience: When we started, our son was 6…
J. B. · 5/5 on Google · 8 months agoWe couldn’t be happier with MKU-Leander and the care our son has received since enrolling at just 4 months old. He started in the infant room, moved through toddlers, and is now in the pre-primary room, and every transition has been smooth and positive. From day one, he has been so excited to go to school each morning, which says everything. We are truly amazed at how much he has grown, learned, and thrived here. The…
Andrea Hall · 5/5 on Google · 7 months agoGetting there
10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641
Questions about Montessori Kids Universe Leander
Is Montessori Kids Universe Leander licensed?
Yes. Montessori Kids Universe Leander holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1745726), with a licensed capacity of 149 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Montessori Kids Universe Leander had any inspection violations?
Texas records 12 violations for Montessori Kids Universe Leander in the last three years, 3 of them rated high risk by the state, across 20 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Montessori Kids Universe Leander take?
Montessori Kids Universe Leander is licensed to serve infant, toddler and preschool ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Montessori Kids Universe Leander cost?
Montessori Kids Universe Leander does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees.
