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Illuminate Montessori at Bee Cave

12 critical, 4 serious findings across 60 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 6, 2026.

14058 Bee Cave Pkwy Bldg C, Austin, TX 78738 · (512) 582-2120

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings12 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 44 inspections and 16 investigations (60 visits). Most recent critical: May 6, 2026.

Critical12 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseAccreditedLicensed since 2026. Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 221

Texas HHSC operation #1819039 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
May 28, 2026 to Jul 16, 20268 inspections
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- Jul 16, 2026 inspection
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- May 28, 2026 inspection
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May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
  A caregiver was observed at the operation without an active background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Chipped paint was observed on the back wall in a children's house classroom.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
  A caregiver was observed at the operation without an active background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Chipped paint was observed on the back wall in a children's house classroom.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
  A caregiver was observed at the operation without an active background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Chipped paint was observed on the back wall in a children's house classroom.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
May 6, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 2 yrs from date you last submitted subjects initial or renewal name-based TX criminal hist check
  A caregiver was observed at the operation without an active background check.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Chipped paint was observed on the back wall in a children's house classroom.
  Corrected May 27, 2026, verified May 28, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 13, 2026 to May 4, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- May 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- May 4, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 13, 2026 inspection
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Feb 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed to be left unsupervised without their caregiver's knowledge during transition from classroom to playground.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed to be left unsupervised without their caregiver's knowledge during transition from classroom to playground.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed to be left unsupervised without their caregiver's knowledge during transition from classroom to playground.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Feb 12, 2026Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  A child was observed to be left unsupervised without their caregiver's knowledge during transition from classroom to playground.
  Corrected Mar 11, 2026, verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jan 14, 2026 to Feb 6, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
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- Feb 6, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 3, 2026 complaint investigation
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- Feb 3, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 14, 2026 inspection
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2025
Nov 6, 2025 to Nov 17, 20258 inspections
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Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child alone in a gym bathroom leaving the child unsupervised.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child alone in a gym bathroom leaving the child unsupervised.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child alone in a gym bathroom leaving the child unsupervised.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Nov 3, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  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 allegation and found to be deficient. A caregiver left a child alone in a gym bathroom leaving the child unsupervised.
  Corrected Nov 6, 2025, verified Nov 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Aug 18, 2025 to Oct 14, 20258 inspections
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- Aug 18, 2025 inspection

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