Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake

Licensed Center in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 18, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1250 CLEAR LAKE CITY BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77062 2102
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 18, 2024
Operation number: 1791343
Licensed capacity: 216 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	14
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	3
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,515
Citations recorded	33
Record covers	February 2, 2024 – August 4, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	11
Medium High	14
Medium	7
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionAugust 4, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJuly 13, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 4, 2026.

InspectionJune 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on July 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 8, 20262 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accidentRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 20, 20262 citations recorded2 of 456 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 5, 20254 citations recorded4 of 487 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantRisk level: Medium

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

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 16, 2025.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection.

InspectionAugust 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

ReportJuly 17, 20253 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to reportRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on September 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentMay 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 25, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

ReportMarch 21, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 18, 20258 citations recorded8 of 871 standards cited at this visit

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredRisk level: Medium High

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

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

I did not observe documentation of emergency drills recorded.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025.

746.2209 - Posting of Activity PlanRisk level: Medium

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

Corrected at the time of inspection.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

I observe in the Cruiser Room (2yos) one of the toilet was clogged, iron rode hanging from the window and trimming along the wall loose.

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Two caregivers are missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium

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

Correction verified by the state on April 9, 2025.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 14, 2025Self-reported by the operation4 citations recorded4 of 5 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 17, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

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

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 406 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 31, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 4, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 28, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 31, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.