Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress

Licensed Center in SPRING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued April 17, 2025

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 17505 CHASELOCH ST, SPRING, TX 77379 5387
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 17, 2025
Operation number: 1800188
Licensed capacity: 184 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	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,857
Citations recorded	24
Record covers	September 9, 2024 – November 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	6
Medium	9

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionNovember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionSeptember 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 24, 20262 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

Based on the video footage observed, a child was grabbed and pulled by their arm by a caregiver, in attempt to redirect.

Correction verified by the state on November 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredRisk level: Medium

A caregiver required trainings could not be observed during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportSeptember 9, 20262 citations recorded2 of 11 standards cited at this visit

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

An incident involving a child, resulting in EMS being contacted was not reported to CCR.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 14, 20262 citations recorded2 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

One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.

Correction verified by the state on August 17, 2026. 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

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.

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

ReportAugust 13, 20261 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking RiskRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 21, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High

The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025.

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

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High

Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 682 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High

The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.

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

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMarch 26, 2026Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 5, 20261 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit

746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topicsRisk level: Medium

Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.

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

InspectionNovember 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium

The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 31, 20251 citation recorded1 of 6 standards cited at this visit

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 9, 20251 citation recorded1 of 583 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on October 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 11, 20252 citations recorded2 of 582 standards cited at this visit

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

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.

Correction verified by the state on April 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 295 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 13, 20243 citations recorded3 of 407 standards cited at this visit

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

The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.

Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.

Correction verified by the state on February 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A recent annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection was dated, 09/14/2023.

Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 1,262 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

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.

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

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

One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care.

Correction verified by the state on October 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.