Northstar Montessori At Spring Cypress

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical AP 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-08-14.
• Non-critical 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected during the inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-21.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-07-02.

• Non-critical Children's Records - Health Statement
  Inspector's note: Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-23.
• Critical Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  Inspector's note: The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2026-04-23.
• Non-critical Children's Records - Immunizations
  Inspector's note: One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-04-16.

• Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2026-05-22.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Non-critical 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2026-02-13.

• Non-critical Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Inspector's note: The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-11-10.

• Critical 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. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-12-19.

• Non-critical 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-10-16.

• Non-critical 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2025-03-21.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-04-15.

No infractions recorded at this inspection.

• Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.
• Critical Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Inspector's note: The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2025-03-03.
• Critical 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-02-14.

• Non-critical Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-09-20.
• Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Inspector's note: One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-09-23.