Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from February 2, 2024 to August 4, 2026, newest first: 23 visits and 33 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. August 4, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 2, 2026 · Correction verified: September 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

2. July 13, 2026 · Assessment · 2 citations

   • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 15, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: August 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

3. June 5, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation

   • 746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2026 · Correction verified: July 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

4. May 8, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 5, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

     Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

5. April 20, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations

   • 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 21, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 4, 2026 · Correction verified: May 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

6. September 5, 2025 · Inspection · 4 citations

   • 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 12, 2025 · Correction verified: September 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

     Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

     Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

7. August 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

8. July 22, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

9. July 17, 2025 · Investigation · 3 citations

   • 746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

     Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

   • 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

     Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

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

   • 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

     Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 25, 2025 · Correction verified: September 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

     Inspector's notes (as published)

     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.

10. May 20, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

11. May 16, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 6, 2025 · Correction verified: June 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

12. April 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

13. March 25, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

14. March 25, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation

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

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

15. March 21, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

16. March 18, 2025 · Inspection · 8 citations

    • 746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2025 · Correction verified: April 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.2209 - Posting of Activity Plan

      Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 18, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

    • 746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2025 · Correction verified: April 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Two caregivers are missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

    • 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 12, 2025 · Correction verified: May 16, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2025 · Correction verified: March 25, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      I did not observe documentation of emergency drills recorded.

17. March 14, 2025 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 4 citations

    • 746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

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

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 18, 2025 · Correction verified: March 18, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

    • 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: May 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 9, 2025 · Correction verified: May 20, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

18. January 17, 2025 · Assessment · 1 citation

    • 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 24, 2025 · Correction verified: February 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

19. September 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

20. July 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

21. June 4, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

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

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

22. May 28, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 24, 2024 · Correction verified: July 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

23. February 2, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 10, 2024 · Correction verified: February 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

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

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.