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Guiding Steps Montessori

1000 E Bowman Dr, Round Rock, TX 786644.8· 58 reviews
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$202
year first permitted
2014

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About Guiding Steps Montessori

Guiding Steps Montessori is a licensed child care center in Round Rock, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 14, 2014, for up to 80 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, infant care, part-time care and pre-k.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageSummer campAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 6 weeks to 6 years
Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 6 years
ProgramsFull-time care, infant care, part-time care, pre-k, summer camp and toddler care
ApproachMontessori
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
AccreditationTexas Rising Star (3-Stars)
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Guiding Steps Montessori has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $202 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Williamson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$202
Home daycare$181

Toddler

Center$189
Home daycare$172

Preschool

Center$183
Home daycare$170

School age

Center$173
Home daycare$160

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Guiding Steps Montessori

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1532993
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 3
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 12 visits
  1. Jul 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Aug 27, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

  4. Apr 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. Sep 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Feb 20, 2024Complaint investigation6 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(1) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(8) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3427 - Pest Extermination

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024

  9. Oct 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Current Health Inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 28, 2023

  10. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Aug 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Guiding Steps Montessori

Is Guiding Steps Montessori licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 14, 2014.

When was Guiding Steps Montessori last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Guiding Steps Montessori had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Guiding Steps Montessori care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Guiding Steps Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Guiding Steps Montessori's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Guiding Steps Montessori cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (512) 551-9767 to ask.

What is Guiding Steps Montessori's phone number?

(512) 551-9767.

Where is Guiding Steps Montessori?

1000 E Bowman Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Miracles Christian Preschool II, 0.8 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).