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Guiding Steps Montessori

What these mean, and where they come from

Medium means the middle half of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 62 to 153 children. Small is 12 to 61; large is 154 to 731.

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What the state has found

This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.

From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.

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State record — Texas HHSC

Last visit
August 27, 2025
On file
2 visits since October 2023 — both cited findings · 1 complaint investigation
Most serious
High — During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom. · February 20, 2024

Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.

Aug 2025 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · August 27, 2025

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High

Of the six staff files reviewed, two of them had expired CPR/first aid training.

State licensing record

Feb 2024 Complaint 6 findings

Complaint · February 20, 2024

746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment · High

During a DFPS investigation it was found that a caregiver spanked children on their arms and shoulders and patted the children on their bottom.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk · High

Two parents were not notified of a situation where it was believed that their infant child placed rodent feces in their mouth.

746.3407(8) - Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner · Medium High

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.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean · Medium High

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.

746.3427 - Pest Extermination · Medium High

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

746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium

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

State licensing record

Oct 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding

Licensing visit · October 17, 2023

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High

Current Health Inspection was not available for review.

State licensing record

Details

5125519767

Website
guidingstepsmontessori.com
Address
1000 E Bowman Dr
License
1532993, active
Ages they serve
6 weeks to 6 years

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