Northstar Preschools at Clear Lake

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.

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.

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.

A current fire inspection was not available upon request at inspection.

Multiple booster seats were observed to be expired and a majority of booster seats did not contain any covering or barrier

Multiple classrooms had chemicals such as Clorox toilet bowl cleaner, disinfectant spray, and gallons of paint easily accessible to children.

Multiple rooms were observed to have ceiling panels with water damage, gaps, exposed insulations, and a missing light panel.

The director did not have transportation training available for review at the time of inspection.

An employee personnel record evaluated was missing two hours of transportation safety training.

I observe child slepping in the crib that was not labeled with child's name. Note: corrected when staff labled the crib.

I observe two infant feeding bottles that were not labeled. Note: corrected when bottles labeled.

I observe toilet in after school class that was clogged with debris and not flushing. Note: corrected during inspection.

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.

Based on the information obtained during the DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline with children in care.

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.

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.

I observe two employees present in the classroom without a completed background check.

Two caregivers are missing one hour of child maltreatment training.

The activity plan was not posted in the Endeavor's classroom (3-4yos). Note: corrected during inspection.

I did not observe current sanitation inspection completed for the daycare.

I did not observe documentation of emergency drills recorded.

I did not observe current fire marshal inspection for the daycare.

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.

Two employees personnel records evaluate were missing information for operational/ employee policies, orientation and trainings completed.

I observe two electrical outlets uncovered in 2yos and 18-23months classrooms. Note: corrected during inspection.

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.

I observe two caregivers present without a complete background check. Note: corrected during inspection.

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.

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.

The operation had not submitted the total number of employees who ceased working at the operation the previous calendar year by January 15, 2024.

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.

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.

One of the vehicles used for transportation was missing an electronic child safety alarm.