Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the video footage observed, a child was grabbed and pulled by their arm by a caregiver, in attempt to redirect.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Nov 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the annual training hours and topics the state requires, and it must be documented.

State rule 746.1309(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required"

Inspector's note: A caregiver required trainings could not be observed during inspection.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. 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: An incident involving a child, resulting in EMS being contacted was not reported to CCR.

Corrected Oct 9, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk People who leave the operation must be removed from its background-check list within 7 days.

State rule 745.651(1) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Foods that present a choking risk may not be served.

State rule 746.3317(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Sep 11, 2026, verified by the state Sep 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each caregiver must know the names and ages of the children they are responsible for.

State rule 746.1205(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages"

Inspector's note: Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.

Corrected May 21, 2026, verified by the state Jun 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

Corrected Jul 2, 2026, verified by the state Jul 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state May 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review

Corrected Apr 23, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.

Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected May 22, 2026, verified by the state Jun 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Caregivers must complete the remaining required annual training hours on the state's topics.

State rule 746.1309(f) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics"

Inspector's note: Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.

Corrected Feb 13, 2026, verified by the state Feb 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.

Corrected Nov 10, 2025, verified by the state Nov 26, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Dec 19, 2025, verified by the state Jan 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Oct 16, 2025, verified by the state Oct 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.

Corrected Apr 15, 2025, verified by the state Apr 15, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: 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.

Corrected Mar 21, 2025, verified by the state Mar 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.

Corrected Mar 3, 2025, verified by the state Mar 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire extinguishers must be inspected monthly.

State rule 746.5307(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly"

Inspector's note: The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.

Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Feb 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).