Cathedral Montessori School
5100 ROSS AVE, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 79
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:15 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sarah Shafer
- Phone
- (214) 823-8136
- Regulated since
- Nov 13, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1467909 · number 1790386
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | 8 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.
HHSC 746.2501(5) — Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 28, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
HHSC 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 activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 1, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
HHSC 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 activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-23. Correction verified 2025-07-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-30. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Other
At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-28. Correction verified 2025-04-24.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-08. Correction verified 2024-11-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Safety Hazards on the playground: gravel track around artificial grass turf and two water hoses pose possible tripping hazards; potentially harmful plants are accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 16, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Safety Hazards on the playground: gravel track around artificial grass turf and two water hoses pose possible tripping hazards; potentially harmful plants are accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-14. Correction verified 2024-08-14.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-17. Correction verified 2024-07-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Safety & premises
Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-17.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-12.
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Safety & premises
Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-26. Correction verified 2024-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-19. Correction verified 2024-01-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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