Star Montessori
Does Star Montessori have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 22 child-care citations for Star Montessori in PASADENA, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 5 are recorded at the High level and 6 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 5 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
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
A caregiver dropped a child off at a school they did not attend, and the child was left unsupervised.
- High
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
A caregiver wasn't aware a child in care that she was transporting did not attend public school.
- High
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
The director didn't ensure that employees appropriately supervised children in care and as a result, one child was able to leave the daycare unnoticed, get on the daycare van and was transported to a school she didn't attend. The director didn't ensure the employee that transport the child adhered to policies and procedures.
Show 19 earlier citations
- High
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
5 of 28 children records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
- High
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
In the infant classroom, I observed an infant lying in a crib with a bib around their neck.
- Medium High
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
A caregiver was seen on video surveillance interacting with children inappropriately and not in a positive manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
- Medium High
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
The trash can in one of the toddler restrooms did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was replaced with a new trash can with a lid.
- Medium High
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
During the inspection, i observed multiple classrooms with blankets over the windows that did not allow adequate lighting. Note: Corrected when the caregivers removed the blankets from the windows.
- Medium High
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Two out of ten children did not have current immunization records on file.
- Medium High
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
There was no documentation of severe weather drills.
- Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There was no documentation of fire drills on file.
- Medium
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
The monthly infant feeding sheets were not filled out and signed by a parent or physician.
- Medium
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
- Medium
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
4 of 4 personnel records evaluated did not have the following annual trainings available: Emergency preparedness; (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
- Medium
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
None of the 15 classrooms had written activity plans available.
- Medium
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
One tube of diaper cream was not labeled with the infant's name. This was corrected at inspection.
- Medium
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not maintain a monthly safety checklist as the last was conducted in September 2020.
- Medium
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The operation did not have a signed CPSC form on file.
- Medium
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
The first aid kit in the building was missing tweezers and tape. One out of two vans did not have a complete first aid kit as cotton balls and tweezers were missing. Note: Corrected when the missing items were added to the first aid kits.
- Medium Low
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
The operational policy did not include information regarding allowing parents to observe the operation at any time durings hours of operation.
- Medium Low
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
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Compiled from public Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Child-Care Licensing records. To flag a discrepancy, write to records@daycaredossier.com.