Guiding Steps Montessori
Daycare center in Round Rock, TX. 1000 E Bowman Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664
About the program
Guiding Steps Montessori is a licensed daycare center in Round Rock, Texas, on the state register since 2014. It is licensed for 80 children and serves infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages.
Guiding Steps Montessori is a preschool in Round Rock, Texas, offering early childhood education based on Montessori methods.
The program follows a Montessori approach and states Texas Rising Star accreditation.
It accepts child care subsidy.
Tuition and capacity
Tuition: not listed. Guiding Steps Montessori does not publish a fee schedule on its website. Programs in the area that publish full-time tuition have a median starting price of $1,225 a month.
Licensing and safety
Open the state record →Most violations are record-keeping, training or maintenance items, and nearly every program has some. Read what each one was and how fast it was fixed. Texas rates every standard from Low to High by the harm a breach could cause, and records the date each violation was corrected. The narrative is the inspector's own.
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.
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.
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.
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.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
During a DFPS investigation the director's file was unavailable for review.
Show all 8 violations on file
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
During a DFPS investigation it was found that the operation was completing pest control without the proper certification.
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.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Current Health Inspection was not available for review.
What parents say
Guiding Steps Montessori has been absolutely wonderful, especially the baby class! The teachers are patient, caring, and incredibly attentive to every little detail. You can tell they truly love what they do. My baby has grown so much in confidence and curiosity since joining - every day I’m amazed at the new skills and experiences they come home with. The classroom is calm, clean, and thoughtfully designed to…
Bridgett Perez · 5/5 on Google · 10 months agoOur son attended this daycare for about four months and we had a wonderful experience. He was in the infant room, and the teachers there took exceptional care of him. They were incredibly warm, patient, and caring, and it gave us great peace of mind knowing he was in such good hands every day. One thing that really stood out was how welcoming everyone was - not just his own teachers, but even the teachers in the…
Vivek Arakali Nagaraja Rao · 5/5 on Google · 2 months agoGSM is a great school! My daughter attended this school year for her last year of pre-school and learned sooo much while she was there! She went from some letter/number recognition to reading and adding two digit numbers! The staff was also very sweet and patient with her in the mornings when she she would have some separation anxiety. Highly recommend! Thank you GSM! 🙏🏽
Daniela Romero · 5/5 on Google · 3 months agoWe LOVE Guiding Steps Montessori School! Our older daughter attended for three years and our younger daughter for two, until we moved out of the area. Both of our girls were always extremely well cared for, and Mrs. Srini and Mr. Lali hold a very high standard for their teachers and the children in their care. The entire staff loved my children like their own, and I knew they were getting not only an amazing academic…
Sara Amy · 5/5 on Google · a year agoGetting there
1000 E Bowman Dr, Round Rock, TX 78664
Questions about Guiding Steps Montessori
Is Guiding Steps Montessori licensed?
Yes. Guiding Steps Montessori holds an active Licensed Center licence from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (licence 1532993), with a licensed capacity of 80 children. The state record was synced in September 2026.
Has Guiding Steps Montessori had any inspection violations?
Texas records 8 violations for Guiding Steps Montessori in the last three years, 2 of them rated high risk by the state, across 8 inspections on file. The median daycare center in the area has 4. Each one is listed above with the date it was corrected.
What ages does Guiding Steps Montessori take?
Guiding Steps Montessori is licensed to serve infant, toddler, preschool and school age ages, and is open 7 am to 6 pm, Mon to Fri.
How much does Guiding Steps Montessori cost?
Guiding Steps Montessori does not publish tuition on its website. Ask for the full fee schedule on a tour, including registration, supply and late pick-up fees. The program accepts child care subsidy.
