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Cypress Montessori School

Child care center · 9507 HUFFMEISTER RD, Houston, TX 77095-2856 · License 851849

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 150. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (336)

Severity	Date	Standard / narrative	Corrected
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children I observed a child walk from the young toddler classroom to the PreK room by herself.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children 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.	—
4	—	746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups 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.	Yes
3	—	746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S. 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.	—
5	—	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 gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children 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.	—
5	—	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 gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom	—
3	—	746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days Four out of four feeding instructions for infants was not updated since September. (pics. taken)	—
3	—	746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe The operation did not have the keeping children safe poster posted.	—
4	—	746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based A staff member had a CPR/First Aid card, and the training was taken all online, and was not practice on a CPR manikin.	—
5	—	746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operation policy was not updatd with the indoor and outdoor play procedures.	—
4	—	746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies A child that has several allergies, name was not posted as required by minimum standards.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather The operational policy did not have the updated procedures for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children I observed a caregiver leave the classroom and look inside cubby's outside the room during nap time.	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children 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.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR A staff member was not certified in CPR/First Aid and was over a group of children.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there is sufficient evidence a caregiver had excess to children without a background check.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. A staff member that was over a group of kids did not have first aid training.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required Three out of four files was all 24hrs. of required annual trainings.	—
3	—	746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation The operation did not have the last/current inspection posted.	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger Two out of eleven files did not have a safe sleep form available for review.	—
4	—	746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge There was no one in charged at the center during the absence of the director while she was on a fieldtrip.	—
4	—	746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.	—
2	—	746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies 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.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services The operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.	—
3	—	746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report The operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have 3o hours of current annual trainings during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required One out of four personnel files was missing 17 hours or annual traiings.	—
2	—	746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.	—
5	—	746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions The child safety alarm on the bus was not working at the inspection.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The diaper changing pad in the infant room had a slit on it.(pic taken)	—
3	—	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 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.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required One out of four files did not have the required 24 hours of annual trainings.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One out of four personnel files was missing CPR/First Aid during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors The operation did not have the emergency practices available for review during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two out of eight children files did not have an allergy preparedness plan. Both kids had nut allergies.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional One out of deight files did not an allergy preparedness plan available during the inspection.	—
5	—	746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director was missing 30hrs. of required annual training.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies 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.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children I observed a caregiver leave the classroom and look inside cubby's outside the room during nap time.	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children 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.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two out of eight children files did not have an allergy preparedness plan. Both kids had nut allergies.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required Three out of four files was all 24hrs. of required annual trainings.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required One out of four personnel files was missing 17 hours or annual traiings.	—
3	—	746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation The operation did not have the last/current inspection posted.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One out of four personnel files was missing CPR/First Aid during the inspection.	—
2	—	746.901(6)(B) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies 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.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather The operational policy did not have the updated procedures for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.	—
3	—	746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors The operation did not have the emergency practices available for review during the inspection.	—
3	—	746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report The operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity The operation policy was not updatd with the indoor and outdoor play procedures.	—
4	—	746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies A child that has several allergies, name was not posted as required by minimum standards.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children I observed a child walk from the young toddler classroom to the PreK room by herself.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required One out of four files did not have the required 24 hours of annual trainings.	—
5	—	746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children 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.	—
5	—	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 gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. A staff member that was over a group of kids did not have first aid training.	—
3	—	746.901(6)(A) - Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies 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.	—
4	—	746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.	—
5	—	746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.	—
5	—	745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there is sufficient evidence a caregiver had excess to children without a background check.	—
4	—	746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups 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.	Yes
2	—	746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.	—
4	—	746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment The diaper changing pad in the infant room had a slit on it.(pic taken)	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional One out of deight files did not an allergy preparedness plan available during the inspection.	—
5	—	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 gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger Two out of eleven files did not have a safe sleep form available for review.	—
3	—	746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe The operation did not have the keeping children safe poster posted.	—
4	—	746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR A staff member was not certified in CPR/First Aid and was over a group of children.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have 3o hours of current annual trainings during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge There was no one in charged at the center during the absence of the director while she was on a fieldtrip.	—
5	—	746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions The child safety alarm on the bus was not working at the inspection.	—
3	—	746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days Four out of four feeding instructions for infants was not updated since September. (pics. taken)	—
3	—	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 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.	—
3	—	746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S. 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.	—
3	—	746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services The operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children 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.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director was missing 30hrs. of required annual training.	—
4	—	746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based A staff member had a CPR/First Aid card, and the training was taken all online, and was not practice on a CPR manikin.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have 3o hours of current annual trainings during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional One out of deight files did not an allergy preparedness plan available during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. A staff member that was over a group of kids did not have first aid training.	—
4	—	746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children 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.	—
5	—	746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children 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.	—
5	—	746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.	—
4	—	746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional Two out of eight children files did not have an allergy preparedness plan. Both kids had nut allergies.	—
3	—	746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required One out of four personnel files was missing 17 hours or annual traiings.	—
3	—	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 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.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director was missing 30hrs. of required annual training.	—
3	—	746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation The operation did not have the last/current inspection posted.	—
4	—	746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. One out of four personnel files was missing CPR/First Aid during the inspection.	—
4	—	746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based A staff member had a CPR/First Aid card, and the training was taken all online, and was not practice on a CPR manikin.	—
5	—	746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger Two out of eleven files did not have a safe sleep form available for review.	—
3	—	746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review.	—
3	—	746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days Four out of four feeding instructions for infants was not updated since September. (pics. taken)	—

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (88)

88 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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