Joy Montessori
7420 N Star St, Houston, TX 77088
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
4 critical, 36 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 10, 2025.
36 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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State facts · provider details pendingSubsidies not accepted in state listing
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Licensed capacity: 8 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
After School Care,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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08:00 AM-02:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
4 critical, 36 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 10, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 747.3705(a) (4 visits); 747.501(7) (4 visits); 747.3203 (4 visits); 747.5107(b) (4 visits); 747.3935(a) (4 visits); 747.5115 (4 visits); 747.1313(a) (4 visits); 747.1313(b) (4 visits); 747.501(8) (4 visits); 747.5103 (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
36 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
State verification published Feb 17, 2026.
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
- Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 17, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Standard 747.501(7).
- Jan 30, 2026Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
CCR observed feces in the backyard, which is accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
CCR reviewed the operation policy and found that the provider did not address animals on the property or related procedures.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Standard 747.501(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Home - No Contact with Chickens, Ducks, Reptiles
During the walk-through, CCR observed two chickens roaming around freely in the backyard where the children play.
Correction verified Feb 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3705(a).
- 2025
- Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The operation did not have an children's product form.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The operation did not have an children's product form.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The operation did not have an children's product form.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5115.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
The operation did not have an children's product form.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(b).
- Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- Apr 10, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Primary caregiver did not have updated first aid training it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1313(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Primary caregiver did not have updated training for CPR it expired 2/2025.
Correction verified Apr 14, 2025. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Mar 13, 2025 to Mar 13, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
- Mar 13, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- Dec 10, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operation did not have in the operational policies how they would promotion physical activity.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- Sep 23, 2024 to Nov 19, 20248 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 19, 2024 inspection
- Nov 19, 2024 inspection
- Nov 19, 2024 inspection
- Nov 19, 2024 inspection
- Sep 23, 2024 inspection
- Sep 23, 2024 inspection
- Sep 23, 2024 inspection
- Sep 23, 2024 inspection
- Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
- Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Must Have at Least One 3A-40BC Dry Chemical Fire Extinguisher or Fire Extinguisher Approved by Fire Marshal
The fire extinguisher 1A 10 BC serviced at the daycare instead of 3A 40 BC.
Correction verified Jun 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5103.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jul 9, 2025
- Capacity
- 8 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-02:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Harris
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Contact & location
7420 N Star St, Houston, TX 77088
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
State records and provider information have separate sources. Provider claims do not establish independently verified care quality. Missing data is not evidence of an issue-free record.