Cypress Montessori School
9507 HUFFMEISTER RD, Houston, TX 77095 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 150
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Abby Liu
- Phone
- (281) 861-6900
- Regulated since
- Jan 10, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 277857 · number 851849
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 11 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2022 | 18 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (8), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
The child safety alarm on the bus was not working at the inspection.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-02-24.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-23. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
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Other Serious
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Aug 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom
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 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-11.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Apr 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom
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 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Other Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-05-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two out of eight children files did not have an allergy preparedness plan. Both kids had nut allergies.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-19. Correction verified 2025-03-21.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there is sufficient evidence a caregiver had excess to children without a background check.
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 2024-08-02. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 3, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Four out of five files did not have their diploma documents written in a foreign language must be translated into English or transcribed to stating what it was equivalent to in the U.S.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-08. Correction verified 2024-03-05.
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Staff background & training
Three out of four files was all 24hrs. of required annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Staff background & training
The director was missing 30hrs. of required annual training.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the last/current inspection posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the keeping children safe poster posted.
HHSC 746.401(3) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation policy was not updatd with the indoor and outdoor play procedures.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-04.
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Supervision & ratios
Four out of five files was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s for Operational policies.
HHSC 746.901(6)(A) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-02-29.
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Records & paperwork
Four out of five files was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s for the employee handbook.
HHSC 746.901(6)(B) — Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-16. Correction verified 2024-03-29.
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Safety & premises
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four personnel files was missing 17 hours or annual traiings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have 3o hours of current annual trainings during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-07.
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Staff background & training
One out of four personnel files was missing CPR/First Aid 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 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Safety & premises
One out of deight files did not an allergy preparedness plan available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-08.
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Food & allergies
A child that has several allergies, name was not posted as required by minimum standards.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-15. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have the emergency practices available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-03-06.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a child walk from the young toddler classroom to the PreK room by herself.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Supervision & ratios
The transition toddler classroom was out of ratio. The specified age group was 2yrs. old, not 3yrs. old. The class had one caregiver working in the room.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-11-08.
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Food & allergies
The bottle in the refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name during the inspection. Corrected at inspection. This was corrected when the director labeled the bottle with the child's name. 10/28/2022.
HHSC 746.2419(6) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-28.
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Other
Four out of four feeding instructions for infants was not updated since September. (pics. taken)
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing pad in the infant room had a slit on it.(pic taken)
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-11-04. Correction verified 2022-11-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 15, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no one in charged at the center during the absence of the director while she was on a fieldtrip.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
I observed a seventeen year old staff member with a group of children that was not apart of a child development career program at the high school.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(3)(B) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School -Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by Home School & 24 Hrs. Pre-Service Trainin
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-07-22. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
A staff member that was over a group of kids did not have first aid training.
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 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
A staff member had a CPR/First Aid card, and the training was taken all online, and was not practice on a CPR manikin.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-08-08.
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Other
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Jul 12, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
I observed a caregiver leave the classroom and look inside cubby's outside the room during nap time.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
A staff member was not certified in CPR/First Aid and was over a group of children.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-29. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation, one caregiver left the classroom to open the door for the CCL inspector; and another caregiver left a classroom to go to the kitchen to get food leaving both rooms out of ratio.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-29.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The caregiver in the 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 class left the room to go to another room to get a gift leaving the children unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Staff background & training
One out of four files did not have the required 24 hours of annual trainings.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-04-26.
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Staff background & training
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-04-12.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policy did not have the updated procedures for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Two out of eleven files did not have a safe sleep form available for review.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.
HHSC 746.801(12) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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