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Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock

Day care center · Hutto, TX · reviewed since 2018

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%83+45.3Reliability 24%85+20.6Value 14%92+13Replies to reviews 7%45+3.2Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.82SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 25 child care agenciesPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 67%
4.8 ★★★★★ 175 Google reviews · 20 photos
94%five-star reviews
4.92★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
7%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock at a glance

Google reviewers rate the center 4.8 out of 5 based on 175 reviews, highlighting consistent communication, camera access, and structured curriculum as key benefits. Parents frequently mention the welcoming atmosphere and staff attention to individual needs, such as allergy management. However, low-star reviews criticize specific disciplinary methods and allege that management failed to address concerns about teacher behavior or staff conduct.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 175 reviews (94% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 175 Google reviews (127 with written comments, 3 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 7% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
  • Service: Child Care Agency serving Hutto, Texas.

Data from Google, last updated October 28, 2026.

Score profile vs other child care agencies

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: craft & service and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction83Reliability85Craft & service100Value92Momentum100Replies to reviews45Satisfaction: 83 (median 79)Reliability: 85 (median 71)Craft & service: 100 (median 100)Value: 92 (median 87)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 45 (median 84)
This companyChild Care Agencies median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 83/100 on this factor. Category median: 79.A
83
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 71.A
85
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 92/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
92
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Children's Lighthouse of Round Rock: 45/100 on this factor. Category median: 84.C
45

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Star ratings

175 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars16494%
  • 4 stars32%
  • 3 stars11%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star63%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 127 written reviews

  • Praise12398%
  • Complaints32%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price00%
  • Reasonable360%
  • Overpriced00%
  • Not sure240%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude5644%
  • Would recommend2117%
  • Communication1613%
  • Honesty & trust1512%
  • Quality & results1210%
  • Speed & response65%

What customers talk about

We read 127 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “The love, communication, professionalism, and dedication of everyone here are unmatched.”
    “The teachers are super rude to the kids.”
  • “I couldn’t have asked for a better first daycare experience, and I recommend this daycare wholeheartedly to any family looking for a place where their…”
  • “Communication has been the cornerstone of our position experience.”
  • “The teachers and staff genuinely love and care for the children, and it shows in everything they do.”
  • “They do an excellent job for child development using activities.”
  • “There are also the obvious things like their diapers are changed quickly and the facility is completely licensed and up to code.”

People customers mention

  • Leslie 4 reviews
  • Misty 3 reviews
  • Kindergarten 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

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Recent reviews

Jacquin8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I love the atmosphere of the center. Very welcoming. This is the first time my child has been in a school environment and she loves it. This center provides a sense of pease to mind especially with the access to check on my child visual as needed.

Reasonable priceMeal preparationEducational services
Kyra4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Cannot express how full my heart is knowing how well taken care of my lil guy is! We got him started here at 12 weeks old when I had to go back to work after maternity leave. This is my first baby and we were worried leaving him but these teachers truly love their jobs and taking the best care of your kiddos. Love…

Momma12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Children’s lighthouse has been amazing for my children. They have helped both my children grow and have tons of fun activities on a regular basis for the kids.

Catrece10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

I love that my daughter enjoys going here and has several friends in her class. Teachers are great. My daughter has been going here for 2.5 years, has learned her counting and abc's and is completing the potty training that they assist with by having a class that helps all kids potty train. I highly recommend…

Maria9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Great family and friendly community. My child and us have had a positive experience.

Reasonable priceService not listed
VirenLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 5 months ago★★★★★

Best daycare for our daughter. They do an excellent job for child development using activities. We like their curriculum. Daycare director will listen to your concerns and will accommodate your needs 😊👍

Not sureMeal preparationHomework assistanceEducational services

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 175 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Anthony Watkins5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Anthony has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Great place to have your child staff is wonderful

nikki meganLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews nikki has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Trena, Amanda, and Laura have been so amazing ❤️very thankful for them

Jacquin Bridges8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jacquin has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love the atmosphere of the center. Very welcoming. This is the first time my child has been in a school environment and she loves it. This center provides a sense of pease to mind especially with the access to check on my child visual as needed.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Meal preparation, Educational services
Kyra Fournier4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kyra has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Cannot express how full my heart is knowing how well taken care of my lil guy is! We got him started here at 12 weeks old when I had to go back to work after maternity leave. This is my first baby and we were worried leaving him but these teachers truly love their jobs and taking the best care of your kiddos. Love that they also have cameras to check in on as well as sleeping, eating and bathroom logs so you are updated constantly how you little one is doing!

Tiffany Hicks7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tiffany has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

As a parent, trusting someone else to care for your child is one of the hardest things you’ll ever do, especially when it’s their very first daycare experience. I was incredibly nervous, but from day one, this daycare made me feel like my daughter wasn’t just another child in a classroom; she was truly part of a family. The teachers and staff genuinely love and care for the children, and it shows in everything they do. They took the time to get to know my daughter, celebrated her milestones, comforted her when she needed it, and created an environment where she felt safe, happy, and excited to learn every day. The curriculum is wonderful and provides the perfect balance of learning, creativity, and play. I loved watching her grow socially, emotionally, and academically during her time here. One of my favorite features was having access to the cameras throughout the day. Being able to check in on her gave me so much peace of mind, especially since this was her first experience being away from me. On top of that, I looked forward to the daily pictures and updates that let me see what she was learning, eating, and enjoying each day. It made me feel connected even while I was away. If you’re reading reviews because you’re trying to decide where to trust your little one, I can honestly say this is one of the best decisions you could make. The love, communication, professionalism, and dedication of everyone here are unmatched. My daughter has thrived because of the incredible care she received, and I will always be grateful for the role this daycare has played in her early years. Thank you to the staff for loving my little girl as if she were your own. I couldn’t have asked for a better first daycare experience, and I recommend this daycare wholeheartedly to any family looking for a place where their child will be safe, loved, and encouraged to grow.

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Meal preparation, Educational services
Momma P12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Momma has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Children’s lighthouse has been amazing for my children. They have helped both my children grow and have tons of fun activities on a regular basis for the kids.

Catrece Taylor10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Catrece has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love that my daughter enjoys going here and has several friends in her class. Teachers are great. My daughter has been going here for 2.5 years, has learned her counting and abc's and is completing the potty training that they assist with by having a class that helps all kids potty train. I highly recommend this school. The daycare is clean, has great security and teachers are great.

Maria Warriner9 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Maria has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Great family and friendly community. My child and us have had a positive experience.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Service not listed
Viren PatelLocal Guide · 31 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Viren has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Best daycare for our daughter. They do an excellent job for child development using activities. We like their curriculum. Daycare director will listen to your concerns and will accommodate your needs 😊👍

  • Price assessment: Not sure
  • Services: Meal preparation, Homework assistance, Educational services
Rolayna moore3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Rolayna has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

I love children's lighthouse! It's a very welcoming environment, the teachers are great at communicating and ensuring your child feels loved and teaching a great curriculum!

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