Northstar Montessori At Spring Cypress

17505 CHASELOCH ST, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County

40cited violations

12serious

34inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 184
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Rachel Tilton
Phone: (713) 966-6246
Regulated since: Apr 17, 2025
HHSC IDs: Operation 1483314 · number 1800188
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 10
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	20	6	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)
2025	10	4	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2024	10	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 28, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-14.
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One staff observed in the classroom did not an active/eligible background check. The background check observed was inactivated in May 2026.
  
  HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-14. Correction verified 2026-08-17.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-14.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(7) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two staff members observed caring for children were not aware of the ages of the children, in which they were responsible for.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-21. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 04/15/2025.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-02. Correction verified 2026-07-13.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The transportation safety alarm was not in working condition.
  
  HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-04.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children's file observed did not have a health statement available for review
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-23. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
- Illness & medication
  One child's file did not have an immunization record available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-16. Correction verified 2026-05-06.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Mar 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-22. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 5, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregivers did not complete the required training necessary to care for a child, and/or children with special needs.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(f) — Documented Annual Training - Remaining training hour topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-13. Correction verified 2026-02-17.
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The nap mats were not labeled in the Transitional 2 and Toddlers classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-10. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2026-01-02.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 31, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-12-19. Correction verified 2026-01-02.
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-16. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-03-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A recent annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection was dated, 09/14/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A recent annual sanitation inspection was not available for review. The most recent sanitation inspection was dated, 09/14/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-24.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The most recent fire inspection was dated, 11/21/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-03-03. Correction verified 2025-03-11.
- Supervision & ratios
  The childcare operation has not inspected their fire extinguishers since September of 2024. The fire extinguishers have not been serviced since September of 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  One toilet in the Primary 2 classroom did not work, and/or was not accessible to children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-23. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-10-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Northstar Montessori at Spring Cypress, 17505 CHASELOCH ST, Spring, TX 77379-5387 (operation ID 1483314, operation number 1800188), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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