Marie Johnson Head Start
Marie Johnson Head Start is a licensed child care center in Round Rock, TX, licensed for up to 153 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 7). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #56 of 76 centers in Round Rock and better than 46% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
Every state visit
What inspectors cited most
Citations, newest first
During the investigation, it was found that a caregiver threatened a child with corporal punishment.
During the investigation, it was found that the operation did not create an incident report about a situation that included threats of inappropriate discipline.
The operation does not have a current annual fire inspection.
At inspection, there was no documentation of monthly CO2, smoke alarm or fire extinguisher testing for January 2026.
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection report.
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that neglectful supervision and physical abuse were reason to believe.
Based on the evidence gathered during the DFPS investigation, it was determined that prohibited punishment was used when the caregiver tripped the child.
About this center
Common questions
Does Marie Johnson Head Start take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Marie Johnson Head Start’s hours?
7:30 AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Marie Johnson Head Start accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Marie Johnson Head Start cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Marie Johnson Head Start for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Rural Capital area, which includes Round Rock, is $45.60 a day for infants, $43.80 a day for toddlers and $42.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Marie Johnson Head Start had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 1, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Marie Johnson Head Start compare with other daycares in Round Rock?
It is tied for #56 of 76 centers in Round Rock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 46% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Marie Johnson Head Start last inspected?
May 4, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1519963 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.