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About Round Rock Head Start
Marie Johnson Head Start Round Rock
Marie Johnson Head Start offers a robust developmental program for families in Round Rock, focusing on school readiness and holistic child wellness. Operated by Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties, the center utilizes research-based curricula like Creative Curriculum and Frog Street to prepare infants through preschoolers for success in kindergarten. This facility provides more than just childcare; it integrates essential health, dental, and nutritional screenings to ensure every child is physically and mentally equipped to thrive. The environment is carefully structured to foster social-emotional growth alongside academic skills. Children participate in daily outdoor play and family-style dining, while parents are encouraged to be active partners through home visits, training workshops, and committee involvement. As a licensed community resource, the program serves as a vital educational foundation for families seeking a professional and supportive early learning...
What Parents Say
5 reviews from parents
I had my child there 8 years ago and I honestly have no complaints.
I came in this morning for an application to enroll my kids and the lady working the office dark skinned, gave me a really bad impression was being really rude towards my son everything he touched she would get mad and take it away from him immediately. I’m sorry but if you don’t like kids why do you even work with them.
Very good
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Safety Record
In January 2025, Lynn Shin, a former teacher at the Round Rock Head Start campus, was charged with misdemeanor assault of a disabled person for intentionally tripping a nonverbal 4-year-old autistic student. The facility, under Operation ID 1519963, has a recorded history of 11 inspections and 4 self-reported incidents as of recent monitoring. No other major safety closures or legal issues were verified for this specific location.
Parent Reputation
Reputation is mixed with limited direct parent feedback available on major review platforms. While the program is part of a federally funded network with a long-standing mission, parent discussions in local forums indicate broader community concerns regarding special education support in the surrounding school district. Employee reviews suggest a strong focus on the mission but high dissatisfaction with upper management.
Staff Insights
Employee reviews for the parent organization, Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties (OWBC), average 2.4 to 2.8 out of 5 stars on Indeed and Glassdoor. Staff members describe a 'great mission' and supportive on-site team environments at the Round Rock location but frequently cite 'disjointed leadership,' high turnover, and minimal collaboration between programs as significant stressors.
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