Illuminate Montessori at Round Rock

Medium-high risk Meals must follow the required meal patterns.

State rule 746.3301(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns"

Inspector's note: The operation is not following CACFP meal patterns for snack time.

Corrected Jul 3, 2026, verified by the state Jul 16, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver left the back door open while children were in care.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised briefly on the playground.

Corrected Mar 31, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be reviewed and updated every 30 days.

State rule 746.2421(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days"

Inspector's note: Three infants did not have current feeding instructions signed and dated by a parent.

Corrected Nov 21, 2025, verified by the state Nov 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: One caregiver was present without a completed background check. The check was submitted but was still pending. This was corrected at inspection when the director had the caregiver leave. HHSC will recommend an administrative penalty as a result of this citation, per HRC Section 42.078.

Corrected Aug 18, 2025, verified by the state Aug 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a passing fire inspection.

Corrected Sep 1, 2025, verified by the state Aug 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).