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Smart Steps Montessori School

1000 Cushing Dr, Round Rock, TX 786644.9· 30 reviews
licensed capacity
27
open each week
5 days
monthly, posted tuition
$1,000
year first permitted
2014
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About Smart Steps Montessori School

Smart Steps Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Round Rock, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 5, 2014, for up to 27 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $1,000 to $1,300.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

MontessoriSchool-ageSummer campPosts tuition

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license. Ages it lists: 18 months–6 years
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
27 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months–6 years
ProgramsSummer camp
ApproachMontessori
Staff-to-child ratio1:7 teacher-to-child ratio
StaffCertified Montessori director since 1991
Daily lifeSnacks provided
SafetyOutdoor playground
Licensed capacity27 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Smart Steps Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $1,000 to $1,300. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Williamson County has a median price of $189 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Monthly · program, in its own wordsPrice
Full day, 3 full days a week$1,200
Full day, 5 full days a week$1,300
Half day, 3 half days a week$1,000
Half day, 5 half days a week$1,100
Daily · program, in its own wordsPrice
Extra full day$100
Extra half day$85
registration fee$100
registration fee (Super Summer Program)$200
6 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Smart Steps Montessori School

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
27 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2014
License number
#1538248
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 6 visits

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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  1. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 15, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One of the four children did not have immunization records available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours

      “The caregiver at the operation when we arrived did not have any training hours available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

  8. Oct 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 7, 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 Smart Steps Montessori School

Is Smart Steps Montessori School licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 5, 2014.

When was Smart Steps Montessori School last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Smart Steps Montessori School had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 6 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Smart Steps Montessori School care for?

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

Does Smart Steps Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Smart Steps Montessori School's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Smart Steps Montessori School cost?

Monthly tuition from $1,000 to $1,300, as it lists it.

What is Smart Steps Montessori School's phone number?

(512) 730-0074.

Where is Smart Steps Montessori School?

1000 Cushing Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664. The nearest other daycare we list is Small World Preschool, 0.1 miles away.

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