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Guiding Steps Montessori

8 critical, 24 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 20, 2024.

1000 E Bowman Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664 · (512) 551-9767

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsRound Rock licensed centers, n=78

Critical findings8 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 24 inspections and 12 investigations (36 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 20, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 4

53% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

74% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 80

Texas HHSC operation #1532993 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Part-time careListed
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Skill classesListed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

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2026
Jul 13, 2026 to Jul 17, 20264 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 17, 2026 inspection
- Jul 17, 2026 inspection
- Jul 17, 2026 inspection
- Jul 17, 2026 inspection
- Jul 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 13, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jul 13, 2026 complaint investigation
2025
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Of the six staff files reviewed, two of them had expired CPR/first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Of the six staff files reviewed, two of them had expired CPR/first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Of the six staff files reviewed, two of them had expired CPR/first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Aug 27, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  Of the six staff files reviewed, two of them had expired CPR/first aid training.
  Corrected Sep 15, 2025, verified Sep 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Mar 31, 2025 to Apr 3, 20254 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Apr 3, 2025 inspection
- Mar 31, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2025 complaint investigation
- Mar 31, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Apr 11, 2024 to Sep 16, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Sep 16, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
- Apr 11, 2024 inspection
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Two parents were not notified of a situation where it was believed that their infant child placed rodent feces in their mouth.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that garbage was in the hall and rodent feces was observed in rooms that children had access to.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a classroom had peeling paint, there was a broken floor tile behind the toilet, there was a mold-stained ceiling tile and stained light fixtures.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Two parents were not notified of a situation where it was believed that their infant child placed rodent feces in their mouth.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that garbage was in the hall and rodent feces was observed in rooms that children had access to.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a classroom had peeling paint, there was a broken floor tile behind the toilet, there was a mold-stained ceiling tile and stained light fixtures.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Two parents were not notified of a situation where it was believed that their infant child placed rodent feces in their mouth.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a classroom had peeling paint, there was a broken floor tile behind the toilet, there was a mold-stained ceiling tile and stained light fixtures.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that garbage was in the hall and rodent feces was observed in rooms that children had access to.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  Two parents were not notified of a situation where it was believed that their infant child placed rodent feces in their mouth.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that a classroom had peeling paint, there was a broken floor tile behind the toilet, there was a mold-stained ceiling tile and stained light fixtures.
  Corrected Mar 29, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that garbage was in the hall and rodent feces was observed in rooms that children had access to.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Personnel Records
  During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Pest Extermination
  During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.
  Corrected Mar 28, 2024, verified Apr 11, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3427.
2023
Oct 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Current Health Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Current Health Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Current Health Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Oct 17, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  Current Health Inspection was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 24, 2023, verified Nov 28, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).

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2022
Aug 17, 2022 to Nov 16, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Nov 16, 2022 inspection
- Aug 17, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 17, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Dec 15, 2021 to Dec 15, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection
- Dec 15, 2021 inspection

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Infant–School · 91 places20 crit·152 ser·8 min
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