The Montessori Learning Center
2334 PANSY ST, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.2 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.5 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects an Alabama Quality STAR rating of 1 Star. Structural quality reflects a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Alabama's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Alabama caps infant ratios at 1:5, toddler ratios at 1:7, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Alabama Quality STAR 1 Star (Max 5) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Child Care Center
- Age groups served
- Toddlers
- Licensed capacity
- Not Available
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Toddlers 1:7 Not Regulated
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2024, the issues cited most often were Emergency Preparedness & Drills (2), Infectious Disease Prevention & Control (1), and Building & Premises Safety (1). Of 10 total findings, 1 was critical.
See the Inspection Visit
Dec 13, 202410 Findings1 Critical9 Important
- Hazardous Substances Not Locked in Back Classroom.
- There Is One Flush Toilet That Is Inoperable.
- There Is No Warm Running Water to Wash Hands After Diapering.
- The Gate in Back Left Corner of Playground Is Ajar; Has Gap.
- There Is No Catering Plan Posted for Lunches Coming From Outside Vendors.
- There Is Not a Menu Posted/dated for Meals/snacks.
- There Is No Quarterly Drill Documentation.
- Biohazardous Container Is Accessible to Children.
- The Emergency Preparedness/Response Plan Is Not Posted; Current License, Current Fire Inspection & Emergency Phone Numbers Not Posted.
- Staff Files Are Incomplete - See Checklist.
Complaints & Safety Record
- Adverse actions on record
- None
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