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Joy Montessori

7420 N STAR ST, Houston, TX 77088-7622

Operation number:
1797991
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
8
License effective:
July 9, 2025
Hours:
08:00 AM-02:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8322166373
Email:
Samanthatorres62@gmail.com
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 nine available inspections for Joy Montessori from June 18, 2024 through February 17, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 30, 2026 and involved facility condition.

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
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77088

Compared to 24 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.11
Local median
1.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
44%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
56%
Local median
54%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
2

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3705(a) - Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
Official code
747.3705(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(7) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Official code
747.501(7)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
Correction deadline
February 13, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The home did not have documentation that the smoke detector had been check monthly. Corrected: The primary caregiver checked the smoke detector and documented the information.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
Official code
747.5115
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did no have documentation that the fire extinguisher had been checked monthly. Corrected: When the primary caregiver check the fire extinguisher and documented the information.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
747.5107(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have an children's product form.
Correction deadline
June 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3935(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
747.3935(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Official code
747.1313(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
747.501(8)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.
Correction deadline
June 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5103 - Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
Official code
747.5103