Austin Montessori Sunset
Licensed child-care center in Austin, TX 78745 ยท Texas operation #184979
Record summary
3 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (3 citations in all, from 6 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Sep 11, 2026.
0 of 3 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
- 5012 Sunset Trl, Austin, TX 78745
- Phone
- (512) 892-0253
- Website
- austinmontessori.org
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 286 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Dec 13, 1985; the permit has conditions
- Director
- Valerie Pheasant
- Programs
- After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
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
Sep 11, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 15, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 13, 2025: Investigation of a report
1 citation.
Medium risk The operation's written policies must cover parent rights.
State rule 746.501(a)(20) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights"
Inspector's note: It was found that the operation did not give all families the list of Parents Rights, in autumn 2023 as required. This issue has now been resolved by the operation adding the list to their admission materials.
Corrected Oct 30, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 2025.
Oct 10, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Sep 17, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Garbage must be kept out of children's reach and handled in a sanitary way.
State rule 746.3407(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner"
Inspector's note: At inspection, two classrooms had uncovered trash cans that contained garbage.
Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"
Inspector's note: At inspection, three classrooms had toaster ovens that could be accessible to children in care.
Corrected Sep 24, 2025, verified by the state Sep 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Feb 6, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Feb 4, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
Jan 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jan 27, 2025: Investigation of a report
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 3 visits and 5 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: Austin Montessori Sunset on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #184979.
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