🏆 Ranked #12 in Round Rock / Hutto / Taylor · 6.6 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Curriculum
Earned the highest curriculum score in Round Rock / Hutto / Taylor. This dimension evaluates structured learning, developmental programming, and how well daily activities prepare children for each stage.
Smallest Classes
Earned the highest low-crowding score in Round Rock / Hutto / Taylor. This dimension reflects class sizes, child-to-teacher ratios, and whether parents feel their child receives individual attention.
Full Ranking Detail
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Discover New Horizons Montessori in Round Rock offers an AMI-aligned Montessori curriculum with Spanish immersion from ages 6 weeks through 6 years, serving children across Nido, Bambini, Toddler, and Casa de Niños classrooms. Parents report sustained engagement and measurable growth in motor, social, and language skills over extended enrollment, with a 4.4 Google rating from 20+ reviews and subsidy acceptance extending access to working families. The small 52-capacity campus enables individualized attention within a Montessori framework emphasizing guided exploration and child-directed learning. However, the center carries two high deficiencies on its HHSC inspection record and a state safety grade of F (55.8/100) with 15 critical violations reported as of 2025—families should consult current HHSC inspection data and request specific corrective-action details before enrollment.
Safety3.0
Curriculum9.0
Art / Music6.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality7.0
Compassion7.0
Management6.0
Culture7.0
Class sizes8.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Montessori-based approach following Dr. Maria Montessori's principles, aiming to activate the child's natural desire to learn. Focuses on the 4 Planes of Development: cognitive, social, emotional, and physical.
Programs & activities: Age-based programs: Nido (infants 8-13 weeks), Bambini (13-18 weeks), Toddler Community (18 weeks-3 years), and Casa de Ninos/Children's House (3-6 years). Emphasizes hands-on learning, social and emotional development, and fostering independence through guided exploration.
What sets it apart: Serves ages 6 weeks to 6 years in a methodically prepared, child-centered environment where children choose their own work. Located in Round Rock, Texas; operating hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM.
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