Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake

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

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a group of children left the child-care center unsupervised.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

I did not observe current fire marshal inspection for the daycare.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

I observe two employees present in the classroom without a completed background check.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

I observe two caregivers present without a complete background check. Note: corrected during inspection.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregiver did not use good judgment by physically laying down a child for naptime in a forceful manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

During investigation inspection on 6/4/2024, it was determined the background check for one caregiver present and working with children was inactive. Note: caregiver left the operation during inspection.

746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing an electronic child safety alarm.

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

A current fire inspection was not available upon request at inspection.

746.5607(b) - Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident

Multiple booster seats were observed to be expired and a majority of booster seats did not contain any covering or barrier

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

Multiple rooms were observed to have ceiling panels with water damage, gaps, exposed insulations, and a missing light panel.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection.

746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

An employee personnel record evaluated was missing two hours of transportation safety training.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

I observe toilet in after school class that was clogged with debris and not flushing. Note: corrected during inspection.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups

I observe two infant feeding bottles that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled.

746.201(5) - Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report

Based on the information obtain through DFPS investigation, the daycare was notified about the incident on 07/15/2025, and did not report the allegations of abuse/neglect to DFPS.

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the playground area was not inspected by caregiver before children went outside to ensure there is no safety hazards.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

I observe in the Cruiser Room (2yos) one of the toilet was clogged, iron rode hanging from the window and trimming along the wall loose.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the daycare.

746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

I observe two electrical outlets uncovered in 2yos and 18-23months classrooms. Note: corrected during inspection.