Austin · Licensed center
Highland Montessori School
- Small Montessori center, licensed for 30 children.
What these mean, and where they come from
Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.
How they teach
Montessori
“Guided by the Montessori philosophy, we are dedicated to fostering independence, social skills, emotional well-being, and the love of learning. Our classroom is a full-fledged Montessori environment”In their words, July 2026.himontessori.com
One of 47 Austin-area providers that describe a Montessori approach, out of 226 that describe any approach at all.
Who cares for your child
One adult for every 8.3 children
Shortlist has not yet sourced this state’s legal ratio limit, so there is nothing to set this beside yet.
Khuloud Solomon (Founder), 16 years in early childhood.
Shortlist doesn’t have these yet: cost, a typical day, sick and biting policies.
What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
Read every record and the state’s reports
State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- April 23, 2026
- On file
- 4 visits since November 2021 — all of them cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
- Most serious
- High —
The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
· October 12, 2023
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Apr 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 23, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Four caregivers were missing training in the required topics.
May 2025 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · May 16, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Out of the four staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have training in food allergies, and another lacked training in handling hazardous materials.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes · Medium High
A fire drill was not conducted during the months of January through March.
Oct 2023 Complaint 2 findings
Complaint · October 12, 2023
Reported to the state by the program
Self-report is Texas HHSC’s own field on its complaint investigation record.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control · High
The operation's staff did not use good judgment when a child sustained an injury when taken outside to play in the rain and a wet environment.
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization · Medium High
The director did not report an injury incident within the required two calendar days.
Sep 2023 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · September 26, 2023
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Two caregivers did not have proof of completion of annual training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly · Medium High
The operation was not conducting monthly fire extinguisher inspections.
Nov 2021 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · November 9, 2021
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The inspection was scheduled during the licensing visit.
A day here
- Hours
- 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, 5 days a week
- Closed
- Follows AISD's holiday schedule, including Thanksgiving, Christmas/New Years and Spring Break; closed in July
Details
- Website
- himontessori.com
- Address
- 211 W Saint Johns Ave
- License
- 1524741, active
- Ages they serve
- ages 2 to 6
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How they teach
- Approach — Checked July 2026 himontessori.com
Who cares for your child
- Children per adult — Checked July 2026 himontessori.com
Who cares for your child
- Staff himontessori.com
State record
Every state visit and complaint on file, shown in full and never edited. Open a date to read what the state wrote.
A day here
- Hours, Closed — Checked July 2026 himontessori.com
Details
- Phone, Address, License — Checked July 2026 childcare.hhs.texas.gov
- Website — Checked July 2026 himontessori.com
- Ages they serve — Checked July 2026 himontessori.com