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The Cartwright School

4 critical findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 6, 2025.

1314 Turtle Creek Dr, Missouri City, TX 77489 · (281) 437-6300

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMissouri City licensed centers, n=42

Critical findings4 critical, 0 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: Feb 6, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 4

62% of centers have at least one

Serious0 vs median 14

83% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical6a–6:30pMon–Fri · Toddler to school · Licensed capacity 100

Texas HHSC operation #1729639 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
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Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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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.

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2026
Mar 13, 2026 to Apr 23, 20268 inspections
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- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 23, 2026 inspection
- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 13, 2026 inspection
2025
Feb 12, 2025 to Apr 9, 20258 inspections
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- Apr 9, 2025 inspection
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- Feb 12, 2025 inspection
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Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
Feb 6, 2025Complaint investigation
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  There is sufficient evidence to support the claim that a caregiver did not use good judgment when she made a child retrieve an item that fell into the toilet
  Corrected Apr 1, 2025, verified Apr 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
2024
May 30, 2024 to May 30, 20244 inspections
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- May 30, 2024 inspection
- May 30, 2024 inspection
- May 30, 2024 inspection
- May 30, 2024 inspection

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2023
Jun 23, 2023 to Aug 4, 20238 inspections
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- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Jun 23, 2023 inspection
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- Jun 23, 2023 inspection
2022
Mar 10, 2022 to Dec 14, 202212 inspections
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- Dec 14, 2022 inspection
- Dec 14, 2022 inspection
- Dec 14, 2022 inspection
- Dec 14, 2022 inspection
- May 3, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 10, 2022 inspection
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- Mar 10, 2022 inspection
Feb 9, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1203(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2911.
Feb 9, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1203(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1609.
Feb 9, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1203(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
Feb 9, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
  The use zones of the play structures with slides did not extend six feet around the perimeter.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.4805(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
  One caregiver was observed during naptime with 31 children in care. The SAG was 3 years of age.The operation was over ratio by one child.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  The mixed age group classroom did not have adequate lighting while the children were napping. This was corrected when the caregiver turned on a light.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
  The outdoor play area did not have loose fill nor unitary surfacing materials installed underrneath or around the play equipment.
  Corrected Mar 2, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4901(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
  The caregiver in the mixed classroom did not know the ages of all the children in care.
  Corrected Feb 9, 2022, verified Mar 10, 2022. Standard 746.1203(3).
2021
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3407(9).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3407(9).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3407(9).
Nov 15, 2021Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
  A caregiver who was caring for children did not have an eligible result from CBCU.
  Corrected Nov 15, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A child with a diagnosed food allergy did not have any medication on file, making it impossible for their food allergy action plan to be followed if the child is exposed to the allergen.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  The paint in the reading room was chipping off of the wall.
  Corrected Nov 22, 2021, verified Nov 17, 2021. Standard 746.3407(9).

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