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Childcare center · Spring, TX
Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress
A licensed child care center in Spring, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 17505 CHASELOCH ST, Spring, TX 77379
County: Harris County
Phone: (713) 966-6246
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 184 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1800188
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 17, 2025
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 15 inspections
- 6 investigations
- 24 citations from these visits (risk level: High 9, Medium High 6, Medium 9)
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 September 9, 2024 to November 3, 2026, newest first: 21 visits and 24 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.
November 3, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 24, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 23, 2026 · Correction verified: November 3, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the video footage observed, a child was grabbed and pulled by their arm by a caregiver, in attempt to redirect.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver required trainings could not be observed during inspection.
September 11, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
September 9, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 9, 2026 · Correction verified: October 14, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An incident involving a child, resulting in EMS being contacted was not reported to CCR.
August 14, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
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 · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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: August 14, 2026 · Correction verified: August 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.
August 13, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 11, 2026 · Correction verified: September 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
June 10, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
May 21, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 2, 2026 · Correction verified: July 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025.
746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 21, 2026 · Correction verified: June 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.
April 9, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 4, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 16, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 23, 2026 · Correction verified: May 6, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review
March 26, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 22, 2026 · Correction verified: June 10, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 12, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 5, 2026 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2026 · Correction verified: February 17, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.
November 10, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 10, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.
October 31, 2025 · Investigation · 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: December 19, 2025 · Correction verified: January 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
October 9, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 16, 2025 · Correction verified: October 22, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 11, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 21, 2025 · Correction verified: March 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 15, 2025 · Correction verified: April 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
January 14, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 13, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2025 · Correction verified: February 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A recent annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection was dated, 09/14/2023.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 3, 2025 · Correction verified: March 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2025 · Correction verified: February 28, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.
September 9, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 23, 2024 · Correction verified: October 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2024 · Correction verified: October 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
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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.