Northstar Preschools at Sendera Ranch

Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

“Two infants where observed in buckets seats and were not properly buckled in with the safety straps.”

Rule 746.4501(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The fence was observed to have a missing picket. Walls were observed to have visible stains. Classrooms have a buildup of dust around door frames windows shelves and decor. Carpets were observed to not have been vacuumed and floors were auditorily sticky. ne classroom was observed to have a bucket of water a sand mixed, the classroom is no longer in use.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 29, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

Toys and Equipment to be Sanitized Set Aside

“Toy sanitation buckets were observed to be used for setting aside bottles and cups instead of toys.”

Rule 746.3407(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 28, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 5, 2026.

Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

“The caregivers where not properly notifying parents of less serious injuries at pick up.”

Rule 746.307(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 16, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 20, 2026.

Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

“The operation did not properly share completed incident forms with parents.”

Rule 746.707. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 16, 2026. Correction verified: Mar 20, 2026.

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“A caregiver admitted to grabbing children’s ears.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 17, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 19, 2026.

Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

“One child is missing parental authorization.”

Rule 746.3803(a)(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 5, 2026.

Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

“One child is missing their FARE form.”

Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 5, 2026.

Posting Requirements - Child’s Food Allergy Plans

“The allergy list posted is not current.”

Rule 746.403(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 5, 2026.

Medication No Longer Used

“There are three medications present for children that are no longer enrolled.”

Rule 746.3809. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 16, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 5, 2026.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“Fire drills have not been conducted on a monthly basis. The last drill was conducted in December.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 28, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2025.

Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

“A child was left unsupervised for approximately 3 minutes.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 7, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 10, 2024.

Smoke Detectors Testing

“The last documented smoke detector check was conducted in December of 2023.”

Rule 746.5319. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2024.

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

“The last documented fire dril wasl conducted was in December of 2023.”

Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2024.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The last documented fire extinguisher check was December of 2023.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2024.

Electric or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detectors-Inspection of CO System

“The last documented carbon monoxide detector check was conducted in December of 2023.”

Rule 746.5537(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 16, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 23, 2024.

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“Test data from the manufacturer of the turf/unitary surfacing was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 21, 2024. Correction verified: Aug 28, 2024.

No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

“A 3m old infant was observed in a nap sack that provides restriction across the chest area.”

Rule 746.2428. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 16, 2024. Correction verified: May 31, 2024.

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

“2 classrooms were observed out of ratio upon my arrival. The infant classroom had 16 children with 2 caregivers and a specified age group of 12-18m. Another classroom had 14 children with one caregiver and a specified age group of 2 years.”

Rule 746.1609. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child’s Reach

“I observed a child have access to diaper changing equipment.”

Rule 746.3501(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

“Children where observed watching cartoons while combined in the gym.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“It was stated by a caregiver that the children had been watching a movie in the gym since opening. It had been 2 hours since opening upon my arrival.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 6, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

“Children were observed combined in the gym . 23 children total with a specified age group of 2 years old exceeding the maximum group size of 22.”

Rule 746.1609. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 1, 2024. Correction verified: May 6, 2024.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders

“Children were observed eating snacks from the ground in the gym.”

Rule 746.3317(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 2, 2024. Correction verified: May 6, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

“Children where observed watching cartoons while combined in the gym.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 30, 2024. Correction verified: May 6, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety

“Children were observed climbing on furniture, sliding and falling because of toys, fighting over toys, running around the classroom. The caregiver was assisting children in an adjoining restroom unable to intervene, causing a risk to children.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(5). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 13, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children

“Multiple caregivers admitted to yelling at children.”

Rule 746.1201(2). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Minimum Standards

“Caregivers though knowledgeable routinely do not comply with the minimum standards.”

Rule 746.1203(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Designating Director

“The director’s position has been vacant at the facility since March 28, 2024.”

Rule 746.201(4). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 7, 2024. Correction verified: May 29, 2024.

Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

“Children are routinely combined in the gym area from 6:30am-8:00am.”

Rule 746.1615. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities

“Children are routinely permitted to watch cartoons daily with no relation to activity plans, nor educational value.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily

“Screen time is routinely used between the hours of 6:30am- 8:00am.”

Rule 746.2207(c)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2024. Correction verified: May 16, 2024.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“There were several areas on the walls in the schoolage room where the paint was peeling.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 26, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 5, 2024.

Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

“There was no required documentation on the playground surfacing.”

Rule 746.4913. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 5, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 14, 2024.