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Star Montessori

3868 SPACE CENTER BLVD, Pasadena, TX 77505-3314

Operation number:
1687918
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
404
License effective:
August 23, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2819988989
Email:
starmontessori@hotmail.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 29 available inspections for Star Montessori from August 19, 2021 through May 29, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 7, 2025 and involved supervision.

Five later inspections, from November 18, 2025 through May 29, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

7 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77505

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.55
Local median
0.63

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
17%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
24%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.63

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(4) - Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised
Official code
746.1003(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver wasn't aware a child in care that she was transporting did not attend public school.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver dropped a child off at a school they did not attend, and the child was left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
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
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policy did not include information regarding allowing parents to observe the operation at any time durings hours of operation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.501(b)(1) - Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours
Official code
746.501(b)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
The monthly infant feeding sheets were not filled out and signed by a parent or physician.
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
746.2421(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
None of the 15 classrooms had written activity plans available.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
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?).
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
One tube of diaper cream was not labeled with the infant's name. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3501(5) - Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name
Official code
746.3501(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Official code
746.3505(f)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(7) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
In the infant classroom, I observed an infant lying in a crib with a bib around their neck.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911