The Cartwright School
1314 TURTLE CREEK DR, Missouri City, TX 77489 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Aarica Mcintyre
- Phone
- (281) 437-6300
- Regulated since
- Jun 10, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1390163 · number 1729639
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 14, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 3, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Supervision & ratios
One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-09. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Other
The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-02-09.
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Other
The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.
HHSC 746.4805(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Safety & premises
The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-02. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
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Other
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
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 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Illness & medication
A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-22. Correction verified 2021-11-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.