Cypresswood Montessori School

18323 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379 · Harris County

22cited violations

2serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 140
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Diana Ramos Recio
Phone: (281) 370-6100
Regulated since: Mar 6, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1456021 · number 1782505
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	6	2	Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	4	0	Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	12	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (4), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One individual hired through a substitute service was observed in the Toddlers classroom with 9 children, 2-3 years of age. The individual did not have an active background check, and/or a file to verify for Licensing staff to review. The individual was removed from the facility.
  
  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 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member last day of employment was 03/07/2025. As of 03/27/2025, the employee background check still portrays active in the CLASS system.
  
  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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
- Records & paperwork
  The previous Director last day employed was 03/07/2025. Licensing staff was not notified of change until inspection date, 03/27/2025. A new Director has been hired.
  
  HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  One individual hired through a substitute service was observed in the Toddlers classroom with 9 children, 2-3 years of age. The individual did not have an active background check, and/or a file to verify for Licensing staff to review. The individual was removed from the facility.
  
  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 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
- Staff background & training
  One staff member last day of employment was 03/07/2025. As of 03/27/2025, the employee background check still portrays active in the CLASS system.
  
  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 2025-03-31. Correction verified 2025-03-27.
- Records & paperwork
  The previous Director last day employed was 03/07/2025. Licensing staff was not notified of change until inspection date, 03/27/2025. A new Director has been hired.
  
  HHSC 746.303(a)(4) — Report Change in Director
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The employee list, and/or background check list has not been validated since February 27, 2024.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The employee list, and/or background check list has not been validated since February 27, 2024.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-20.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The most recent annual sanitation inspection was dated 06/14/2022. The documented expiration date is 1/07/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 10, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The most recent annual sanitation inspection was dated 06/14/2022. The documented expiration date is 1/07/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-31. Correction verified 2024-02-09.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two staff observed in the First Steps classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. A total of 6 children were observed with two caregivers. Ages of children were verified when assistant Director arrived at 9:52AM.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two staff observed in the First Steps classroom was not aware of the age of the youngest child in care. A total of 6 children were observed with two caregivers. Ages of children were verified when assistant Director arrived at 9:52AM.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to broken boards near the walkway. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to broken boards near the walkway. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-07. Correction verified 2023-09-11.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  After outdoor playtime, the toddler/pre-k age group was observed walking into the building and then proceeded to drink from the water fountain. The children were not observed washing their hands after outside playtime.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(9) — Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Illness & medication
  Expired medication was observed in the Infant 2 classroom. The medication was observed in a refrigerator that was molded. The refrigerator and medication were removed from the infant 2 classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
- Safety & premises
  The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to the nails and broken boards on the staircase area. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-10. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include information related to the promotion of the physical activities. The operational policies did not include information related to outdoor structured playtime.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  After outdoor playtime, the toddler/pre-k age group was observed walking into the building and then proceeded to drink from the water fountain. The children were not observed washing their hands after outside playtime.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(9) — Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Illness & medication
  Expired medication was observed in the Infant 2 classroom. The medication was observed in a refrigerator that was molded. The refrigerator and medication were removed from the infant 2 classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.3809 — Medication No Longer Used
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-27. Correction verified 2023-07-27.
- Safety & premises
  The playground structure had nails protruding from the play structure. The play structure posed as a risk to children due to the nails and broken boards on the staircase area. The staircase observed was broken and leaning towards the ground.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-10. Correction verified 2023-09-07.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include information related to the promotion of the physical activities. The operational policies did not include information related to outdoor structured playtime.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-03. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
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 Cypresswood Montessori School, 18323 KUYKENDAHL RD, Spring, TX 77379-8154 (operation ID 1456021, operation number 1782505), 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.
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