Cathedral Montessori School
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75206 · Texas operation #1790386
Record summary
4 high-risk · 9 total
4 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (9 citations in all, from 7 inspections and 1 investigation); last inspection Oct 20, 2026.
2 of 9 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206
- Phone
- (214) 823-8136
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 8:00 AM to 5:15 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 79 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since Nov 13, 2024
- Director
- Sarah Shafer
- Programs
- Before School Care, After School Care, Snacks Provided
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Oct 20, 2026: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.
State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"
Inspector's note: The mound on the outdoor playground has turf that is coming off from the ground with ripped edges.
Corrected Nov 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: Four of the eight staff files reviewed have not completed required annual training.
Corrected Oct 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 2, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Oct 22, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
State rule 746.2501(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"
Inspector's note: The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Oct 3, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 28, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 3, 2025: Inspection
1 citation.
High risk Cleaning supplies and toxic materials must be marked, kept away from food and out of children's reach.
State rule 746.3407(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children"
Inspector's note: Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jul 1, 2025: Investigation of a report
2 citations.
High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.
State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"
Inspector's note: It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.
State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"
Inspector's note: The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Apr 10, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.
State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
Corrected May 12, 2025, verified by the state May 14, 2025.
Medium-high risk The annual fire inspection must be conducted by the fire marshal.
State rule 746.5101(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025.
Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.
State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"
Inspector's note: At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified by the state Apr 24, 2025.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 7 visits and 7 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Cathedral Montessori School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1790386.
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