Joy Montessori

Licensed Child-Care Home in HOUSTON, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 9, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 7420 N STAR ST, HOUSTON, TX 77088 7622
Operation type: Licensed Child-Care Home
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 9, 2025
Operation number: 1797991
Licensed capacity: 8 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 08:00 AM-02:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	9
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	0
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,798
Citations recorded	10
Record covers	June 18, 2024 – February 17, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	1
Medium High	7
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionFebruary 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 30, 20263 citations recorded3 of 642 standards cited at this visit

747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - AnimalsRisk level: Medium

CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2026.

747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, ReptilesRisk level: Medium High

During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.

Correction verified by the state on February 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 10, 20253 citations recorded3 of 353 standards cited at this visit

747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers ServicedRisk level: Medium High

The operation did no have documentation that the fire extinguisher had been checked monthly. Corrected: When the primary caregiver check the fire extinguisher and documented the information.

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

747.5115 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High

The home did not have documentation that the smoke detector had been check monthly. Corrected: The primary caregiver checked the smoke detector and documented the information.

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

747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe productsRisk level: Medium High

The operation did not have an children's product form.

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

InspectionApril 10, 20252 citations recorded2 of 322 standards cited at this visit

747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands onRisk level: Medium High

Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025.

747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute CaregiversRisk level: Medium High

Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.

Correction verified by the state on April 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 387 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 20241 citation recorded1 of 447 standards cited at this visit

747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 403 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 23, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 205 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 18, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,036 standards cited at this visit

747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.

Correction verified by the state on June 21, 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.