Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress

Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

“Based on the video footage observed, a child was grabbed and pulled by their arm by a caregiver, in attempt to redirect.”

Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 23, 2026. Correction verified: Nov 3, 2026.

Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required

“A caregiver required trainings could not be observed during inspection.”

Rule 746.1309(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2026.

Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

“The operation served food items to children in care that posed a risk for a choking hazard. A previous incident occurred in June 2026, in which EMS was contacted, which resulted in a choking incident. Based on the information obtained, the operation continued to serve meal, and/or food items that present a risk to choking.”

Rule 746.1003(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2026.

Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

“An incident involving a child, resulting in EMS being contacted was not reported to CCR.”

Rule 746.305(a)(6). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 9, 2026. Correction verified: Oct 14, 2026.

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

“One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.”

Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 17, 2026.

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

“One staff background check was still active in the system. Based on the information obtained, the last day of employment for staff was 08/05/2026.”

Rule 745.651(1). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 14, 2026.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

“A choking incident occurred when a child was served and consumed a food item that posed as a risk, which resulted in a choking hazard.”

Rule 746.3317(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 11, 2026. Correction verified: Sep 11, 2026.

Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages

“Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.”

Rule 746.1205(a)(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 21, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2026.

Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

“The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025.”

Rule 746.5101(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 2, 2026. Correction verified: Jul 13, 2026.

Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

“The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.”

Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: May 4, 2026.

Children’s Records - Health Statement

“Two children’s file observed did not have a health statement available for review”

Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 23, 2026. Correction verified: May 6, 2026.

Children’s Records - Immunizations

“One child’s file did not have an immunization record available for review.”

Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 16, 2026. Correction verified: May 6, 2026.

Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

“A total of 18 children, 3-5 years of age was observed in the Preschool 3 classroom with one caregiver. The specified age group is 3 years of age. A total of 20 children were observed in the Primary 1 classroom, 3-5 years of age with one caregiver. The specified age group is 4 years of age. A total of 20 children, 19 months - 36 months of age were observed in the Transitional 1 classroom with two caregivers.”

Rule 746.1601. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: May 22, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 10, 2026.

Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

“Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.”

Rule 746.1309(f). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 13, 2026. Correction verified: Feb 17, 2026.

Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name

“The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.”

Rule 746.4503(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 10, 2025. Correction verified: Nov 26, 2025.

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

“Good judgment was not utilized when a child was posted on social media without the parent’s authorization, and/or consent. Based on the video footage observed, a child was posted on the operation’s social media account.”

Rule 746.1201(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jan 2, 2026.

Documentation of Drills

“The emergency practice form observed did not include the time of drill, the length of the drill conducted, the length time of time for evacuation, sheltering, and/or the lock down drill.”

Rule 746.5205(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 16, 2025. Correction verified: Oct 22, 2025.

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

“The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 15, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 15, 2025.

Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

“Two staff files observed did not have the training certificates, and/or records available for review in order for licensing staff to properly evaluate staff training.”

Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 24, 2025.

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

“The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.”

Rule 746.5101(a). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 3, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 11, 2025.

Annual Sanitation Inspection

“A recent annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection was dated, 09/14/2023.”

Rule 746.3401(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 24, 2025.

Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

“The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.”

Rule 746.5307(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 14, 2025. Correction verified: Feb 28, 2025.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 23, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 15, 2024.

Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

“Based on the information obtained, parent’s rights were not provided to parents within the required timeframe, by 09/30/2023. The parent’s rights information was not updated within the childcare operational policies. The childcare operation did not have a receipt/acknowledgement from parent’s stating that they received a copy of the parent’s right. Children enrollment forms were not updated to portray receipt of acknowledgement of parent’s rights.”

Rule 746.501(a)(20). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 20, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 16, 2024.