Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“The operation’s fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was initially cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance due to ongoing building construction.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 2, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 30, 2026.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The director is responsible for meeting compliance in maintaining current records, certificates, and permits. The director failed to ensure that the operation requested a fire inspection timely and as a result the operation is no longer in compliance.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 15, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“The operation’s fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 4, 2026.

Documentation of Fire Inspection

“A current fire inspection was not available upon request at inspection.”

Rule 746.5103. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 3, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Multiple classrooms had chemicals such as Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant spray, and gallons of paint easily accessible to children.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 8, 2026.

Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

“Multiple booster seats were observed to be expired and a majority of booster seats did not contain any covering or barrier”

Rule 746.5607(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 5, 2026.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 27, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 21, 2026.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“Multiple rooms were observed to have ceiling panels with water damage, gaps, exposed insulations, and a missing light panel.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 4, 2026. Correction verified: May 8, 2026.

Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

“An employee personnel record evaluated was missing two hours of transportation safety training.”

Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 12, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 16, 2025.

Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

“I observe two infant feeding bottles that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled.”

Rule 746.2419(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“I observe toilet in after school class that was clogged with debris and not flushing. Note: corrected during inspection.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

“I observe child slepping in the crib that was not labeled with child’s name. Note: corrected when staff labled the crib.”

Rule 746.2409(a)(10). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 5, 2025.

Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with children in care.”

Rule 746.2805. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 5, 2025.

Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

“Based on the information obtain through DFPS investigation, the daycare was notified about the incident on 07/15/2025, and did not report the allegations of abuse/neglect to DFPS.”

Rule 746.201(5). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 5, 2025.

Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS Investigation, it was determined a caregiver that is no longer employed was still listed with an active background check within the system.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2025. Correction verified: Sep 5, 2025.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“The operation has not had an updated fire inspection completed by the local fire marshal. The fire inspection needed to be updated 10/04/2024.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 6, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2025.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“I observe two employees present in the classroom without a completed background check.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

“I did not observe current fire marshal inspection for the daycare.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 12, 2025. Correction verified: May 16, 2025.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the daycare.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 18, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“I observe in the Cruiser Room (2yos) one of the toilet was clogged, iron rode hanging from the window and trimming along the wall loose.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

“I observe two electrical outlets uncovered in 2yos and 18-23months classrooms. Note: corrected during inspection.”

Rule 746.3701(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2025.

Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

“Two caregivers are missing one hour of child maltreatment training.”

Rule 746.1309(c). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2025.

Posting of Activity Plan

“The activity plan was not posted in the Endeavor’s classroom (3-4yos). Note: corrected during inspection.”

Rule 746.2209. Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2025.

Documentation of Drills

“I did not observe documentation of emergency drills recorded.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 25, 2025.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“Two employees personnel records evaluate were missing information for operational/ employee policies, orientation and trainings completed.”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 1, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 9, 2025.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“I observe two caregivers present without a complete background check. Note: corrected during inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 18, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 18, 2025.

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

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a group of children left the child-care center unsupervised.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(4). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2025. Correction verified: May 20, 2025.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the playground area was not inspected by caregiver before children went outside to ensure there is no safety hazards.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2025. Correction verified: May 20, 2025.

Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that parents were not provided with an incident report after group of children left the child-care center unsupervised.”

Rule 746.701(5). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 9, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 29, 2025.

Report Number of Employees

“The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.”

Rule 746.303(b). Medium Low, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 24, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 6, 2025.

AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

“During investigation inspection on 6/4/2024, it was determined the background check for one caregiver present and working with children was inactive. Note: caregiver left the operation during inspection.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2024. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2024.

Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregiver did not use good judgment by physically laying down a child for naptime in a forceful manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2024. Correction verified: Jul 31, 2024.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

“One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing an electronic child safety alarm.”

Rule 746.5625(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 10, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 15, 2024.