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State records list 33 cited deficiencies dated February 2, 2024 to August 4, 2026 (11 High, 14 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 6 corrected at inspection, 27 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 33 cited deficiencies for Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (11 High, 14 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 14 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-04.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 11 |
| Medium High | 14 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-08-04 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation's fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was initially cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance due to ongoing building construction.
Correction date recorded: 2026-10-02
2026-07-13 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
The operation's fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-03
2026-07-13 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
The director is responsible for meeting compliance in maintaining current records, certificates, and permits. The director failed to ensure that the operation requested a fire inspection timely and as a result the operation is no longer in compliance.
Correction date recorded: 2026-07-15
2026-08-04 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-10-02. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
The operation's fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was initially cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance due to ongoing building construction.
2026-07-13 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-15. Correction verified: 2026-08-04.
The director is responsible for meeting compliance in maintaining current records, certificates, and permits. The director failed to ensure that the operation requested a fire inspection timely and as a result the operation is no longer in compliance.
2026-07-13 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-08-04.
The operation's fire inspection expired on 5/20/2026, the operation was cited for not having a current fire inspection. A new fire inspection has not been conducted to date to put the operation into compliance.
2026-06-05 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-03. Correction verified: 2026-07-13.
A current fire inspection was not available upon request at inspection.
2026-05-08 · 746.3407(12) · High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-05-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Multiple classrooms had chemicals such as Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant spray, and gallons of paint easily accessible to children.
2026-05-08 · 746.5607(b) · Medium High
Child Passenger Safety Seat System - Not expired or damaged in accident
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-22. Correction verified: 2026-06-05.
Multiple booster seats were observed to be expired and a majority of booster seats did not contain any covering or barrier
2026-04-20 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-04-27. Correction verified: 2026-04-21.
The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection.
2026-04-20 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-04. Correction verified: 2026-05-08.
Multiple rooms were observed to have ceiling panels with water damage, gaps, exposed insulations, and a missing light panel.
2025-09-05 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-12. Correction verified: 2025-09-16.
An employee personnel record evaluated was missing two hours of transportation safety training.
2025-09-05 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observe toilet in after school class that was clogged with debris and not flushing. Note: corrected during inspection.
2025-09-05 · 746.2419(6) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observe two infant feeding bottles that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled.
2025-09-05 · 746.2409(a)(10) · Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-05. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observe child slepping in the crib that was not labeled with child's name. Note: corrected when staff labled the crib.
2025-07-17 · 746.201(5) · Medium High
Reporting Suspected Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation-May not delegate responsibility to report
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-09-05.
Based on the information obtain through DFPS investigation, the daycare was notified about the incident on 07/15/2025, and did not report the allegations of abuse/neglect to DFPS.
2025-07-17 · 746.2805 · High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-09-05.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with children in care.
2025-07-17 · 745.651(1) · Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-25. Correction verified: 2025-09-05.
Based on the information obtained during the DFPS Investigation, it was determined a caregiver that is no longer employed was still listed with an active background check within the system.
2025-05-16 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-06-06. Correction verified: 2025-06-04.
The operation has not had an updated fire inspection completed by the local fire marshal. The fire inspection needed to be updated 10/04/2024.
2025-03-25 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
I observe two employees present in the classroom without a completed background check.
2025-03-18 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-12. Correction verified: 2025-05-16.
I did not observe current fire marshal inspection for the daycare.
2025-03-18 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-18. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the daycare.
2025-03-18 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
Two caregivers are missing one hour of child maltreatment training.
2025-03-18 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
I observe in the Cruiser Room (2yos) one of the toilet was clogged, iron rode hanging from the window and trimming along the wall loose.
2025-03-18 · 746.2209 · Medium
Posting of Activity Plan
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The activity plan was not posted in the Endeavor's classroom (3-4yos). Note: corrected during inspection.
2025-03-18 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-25. Correction verified: 2025-03-25.
I did not observe documentation of emergency drills recorded.
2025-03-18 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-01. Correction verified: 2025-04-09.
Two employees personnel records evaluate were missing information for operational/ employee policies, orientation and trainings completed.
2025-03-18 · 746.3701(1) · Medium High
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-03-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
I observe two electrical outlets uncovered in 2yos and 18-23months classrooms. Note: corrected during inspection.
2025-03-14 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-04-29.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that parents were not provided with an incident report after group of children left the child-care center unsupervised.
2025-03-14 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined the playground area was not inspected by caregiver before children went outside to ensure there is no safety hazards.
2025-03-14 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-18. Correction verified: 2025-03-18.
I observe two caregivers present without a complete background check. Note: corrected during inspection.
2025-03-14 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-05-09. Correction verified: 2025-05-20.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined caregiver did not provide supervision when a group of children left the child-care center unsupervised.
2025-01-17 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-24. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.
2024-06-04 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-06-04. Correction verified: 2024-06-04.
During investigation inspection on 6/4/2024, it was determined the background check for one caregiver present and working with children was inactive. Note: caregiver left the operation during inspection.
2024-05-28 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-07-24. Correction verified: 2024-07-31.
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, caregiver did not use good judgment by physically laying down a child for naptime in a forceful manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
2024-02-02 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-10. Correction verified: 2024-02-15.
One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing an electronic child safety alarm.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1469570
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.