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Cathedral Montessori School

24 critical, 32 serious findings across 56 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 22, 2025.

5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · (214) 823-8136

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDallas licensed centers, n=341

Critical findings24 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 52 inspections and 4 investigations (56 visits). Most recent critical: Oct 22, 2025.

Critical24 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 8

79% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2024Full Permit

Practical8a–5:15pMon–Fri · Infant to pre-k · Licensed capacity 79

Texas HHSC operation #1790386 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
Mar 2, 2026 to Mar 2, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
- Mar 2, 2026 inspection
2025
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Oct 22, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2501(5).
Jul 28, 2025 to Oct 3, 20258 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Oct 3, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
- Jul 28, 2025 inspection
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Jul 3, 2025Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  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.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(12).
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Jul 1, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
  Corrected Jul 23, 2025, verified Jul 28, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
Apr 10, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
  Corrected Apr 28, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.5101(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2025, verified Apr 24, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
  Corrected May 12, 2025, verified May 14, 2025. Standard 746.3401(a).
2024
Nov 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Nov 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Nov 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Nov 1, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
  Corrected Nov 8, 2024, verified Nov 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(30).
Aug 28, 2024 to Aug 28, 20244 inspections
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- Aug 28, 2024 inspection
Jul 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  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.
  Corrected Aug 14, 2024, verified Aug 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
Jun 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jun 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jun 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Jun 19, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
  Corrected Jul 17, 2024, verified Jul 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
Mar 14, 2024 to Apr 11, 20248 inspections
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2023
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Dec 20, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
  The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 17, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2024, verified Jan 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).

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