Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

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

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages

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

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

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

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

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

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

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.

746.1309(f) - Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics

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

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

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

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

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.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

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.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

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

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

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly

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

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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

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.