MELA Montessori & Reggio School
RICHMOND, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address8311 FM-723 RICHMOND TX- 77406
CityRICHMOND, TX
CountyFORT BEND
Phone3464449229
Websitewww.themelaschool.com
Operating details
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Capacity136
SubsidiesN
License dateAugust 4, 2025
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 2/9/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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- Medium-High3
- Medium4
- Medium-Low1
- Low0
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Location
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8311 FM-723 RICHMOND TX- 77406, RICHMOND, TX
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- This facility has health or sanitation findings on its state record - ask about their current cleaning, diapering, and handwashing procedures
- Ask how they keep enrollment, immunization, and emergency-contact records current - their state findings include documentation lapses
- This is a large program - ask how children are grouped, how ratios are kept in each room, and how staff cover breaks
- Ask about the lead teacher's Montessori training and how closely the classroom follows the method
Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 2/9/2026
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- Medium-High2
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- Medium-Low1
- Low0
2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.8012/9/2026
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
The most recent fire inspection report was not available at the inspection time.
Corrected 3/13/2026
2025
- Medium riskStandard 746.29058/6/2025
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Based on the information gathered in this investigation, a caregiver restricted a child's movement in order to force a child to lie down during naptime.
Corrected 9/2/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.9016/11/2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Five out of eight employees did not have proof of education on records.
Corrected 6/23/2025 - Medium-Low riskStandard 746.9015/14/2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Nine out of nine employees did not have in file notarized affidavit form 2985.
Corrected 5/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.6035/14/2025
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Six out of ten children did not have health statement from health care proffessional.
Corrected 5/28/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.9015/14/2025
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Five out of eight employees did not have proof of education on records.
Corrected 6/9/2025 - High riskStandard 745.6414/15/2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During the initial inspection there was observed a staff in contact with the children with no background check in the system. Note: The individual left the operation during the inspection time.
Corrected at inspection - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34011/3/2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
A health inspection has not been conducted.
Corrected 1/17/2025
Safety & Compliance Analysis
This daycare has multiple recorded violations. Review the details to make an informed decision.
(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,613/month
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Typical prices in Texas run about $840/month for infant care at a center (federal median) — see daycare costs in Texas by age group.
About this daycare
- Location: RICHMOND, FORT BEND County
- Capacity: 136
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 1
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