Montessori Kids Universe
Licensed child-care center in Leander, TX 78641 · Texas operation #1745726 · part of Montessori Kids Universe
Record summary
3 high-risk · 9 total
3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 10 inspections and 6 investigations); last inspection Oct 13, 2026.
2 of 9 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 10960 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641
- Phone
- (737) 304-6001
- Website
- :montessorikidsuniverse.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 149 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 19, 2022
- Director
- Loree Hill
- Programs
- School Age Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Field Trips
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 13, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 1, 2026: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jul 28, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.
State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"
Inspector's note: While reviewing required postings, the operation was missing the most recent licensing inspection.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: While conducting a file audit, there was a file without required health statement.
Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 1, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 12, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 9, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
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: There are concerns with supervision.
Corrected Jun 29, 2026, verified by the state Jul 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 6, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 5, 2026: Investigation of a self-report
No citations.
Sep 15, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium-high risk A child with a diagnosed food allergy must have an emergency plan signed by the parent and a health-care professional.
State rule 746.3819 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional"
Inspector's note: The allergy alert plans were reviewed and one plan did not have a doctor signature.
Corrected Sep 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Sep 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 29, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 25, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
2 citations.
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: This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation child was left unsupervised in the classroom when the class transitioned to another room.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.
State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegation and found to be deficient. The evidence supports that the parent was notified the morning after the incident when the child was left unsupervised in the classroom.
Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 11, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 10, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.
State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"
Inspector's note: The bottles for the infant involved in the incident were not labled at the time of the incident causing the child to be feed the wrong bottle.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.
State rule 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"
Inspector's note: The feeding instructions for the infant involved in the incident were not available at inspection.
Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified by the state Feb 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 4, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 29, 2025: Investigation of a self-report
1 citation.
Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.
State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"
Inspector's note: This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not report an incident of a child who was injured and was treated by a doctor as required.
Corrected Feb 11, 2025, verified by the state Feb 12, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 3 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Montessori Kids Universe on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1745726.
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