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Cathedral Montessori School

5100 ROSS AVE, Dallas, TX 75206-7709

Operation number:
1790386
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
79
License effective:
November 13, 2024
Hours:
08:00 AM-05:15 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2148238136
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

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 14 available inspections for Cathedral Montessori School from December 20, 2023 through March 2, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 22, 2025 and involved hazardous access.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
14

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

14 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75206

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
50%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
35%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.08

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Toddler Two classroom had small manipulative items on the shelves that presented a choking hazard. The operation came into compliance when the items were removed and I had a conversation with staff on how to test toys and class materials to ensure they are not a choking hazard.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2501(5) - Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Official code
746.2501(5)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Cleaning supplies were left in reach of children in the Toddler and Primary bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers movved the items to higher shelving.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 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)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
Correction deadline
April 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Official code
746.5101(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Safety Hazards on the playground: gravel track around artificial grass turf and two water hoses pose possible tripping hazards; potentially harmful plants are accessible to children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
Correction deadline
July 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
Correction deadline
January 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 24, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701