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Cypress Montessori School

9507 Huffmeister Rd, Houston, TX 77095 · Harris County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Cypress Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Houston, TX, licensed for up to 150 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 10 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (13 of 42). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston
10High risk
13Medium High risk
17Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 19 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jan 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jan 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 19, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 12, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 28, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications13
Staff ratios8
Supervision6
Food & feeding5
Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork4
Caregiver conduct2

Citations, newest first

HighJan 23, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm on the bus was not working at the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 24, 2026
Medium HighJan 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection available for review.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
HighMay 29, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighMay 29, 2025InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.
Correction verified Jun 11, 2025
HighApr 21, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence supervision was not being maintained in the classroom
Correction verified May 29, 2025
HighApr 21, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there's sufficient evidence the caregiver used inappropriate discipline while discipling a child.
Correction verified May 29, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two out of eight children files did not have an allergy preparedness plan. Both kids had nut allergies.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
HighJun 4, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Based on the information gathered in the investigation, there is sufficient evidence a caregiver had excess to children without a background check.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three out of four files was all 24hrs. of required annual trainings.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's operational policies §746.901(6)(A)
Four out of five files was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copyof the child-care center s for Operational policies.
Correction verified Feb 29, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director was missing 30hrs. of required annual training.
Correction verified Mar 12, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The operation procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the last/current inspection posted.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2024
Medium LowFeb 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
The operation did not have the parent notification poster posted.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
Four out of five files did not have their diploma documents written in a foreign language must be translated into English or transcribed to stating what it was equivalent to in the U.S.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024
Medium LowFeb 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records-signed dated statement that employee received child care center's personnel policies §746.901(6)(B)
Four out of five files was missing A statement signed and dated by the employee showing he has received a copy of the child-care center s for the employee handbook.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
The operation did not have the keeping children safe poster posted.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2024
MediumFeb 9, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation policy was not updatd with the indoor and outdoor play procedures.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2024
Medium HighFeb 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One out of deight files did not an allergy preparedness plan available during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2023
Medium HighFeb 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One out of four personnel files was missing CPR/First Aid during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
MediumFeb 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four personnel files was missing 17 hours or annual traiings.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighFeb 13, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
A child that has several allergies, name was not posted as required by minimum standards.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
MediumFeb 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not have the emergency practices available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 6, 2023
MediumFeb 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not have 3o hours of current annual trainings during the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The diaper changing pad in the infant room had a slit on it.(pic taken)
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
The bottle in the refrigerator was not labeled with the child's name during the inspection. Corrected at inspection. This was corrected when the director labeled the bottle with the child's name. 10/28/2022.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 28, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The transition toddler classroom was out of ratio. The specified age group was 2yrs. old, not 3yrs. old. The class had one caregiver working in the room.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
MediumOct 28, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Four out of four feeding instructions for infants was not updated since September. (pics. taken)
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighOct 28, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
I observed a child walk from the young toddler classroom to the PreK room by herself.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A staff member that was over a group of kids did not have first aid training.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
There was no one in charged at the center during the absence of the director while she was on a fieldtrip.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based §746.1315(b)(1)
A staff member had a CPR/First Aid card, and the training was taken all online, and was not practice on a CPR manikin.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumJul 15, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School -Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by Home School & 24 Hrs. Pre-Service Trainin §746.1109(b)(3)(B)
I observed a seventeen year old staff member with a group of children that was not apart of a child development career program at the high school.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
HighJul 12, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
I observed a caregiver leave the classroom and look inside cubby's outside the room during nap time.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
A staff member was not certified in CPR/First Aid and was over a group of children.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
Medium HighJul 12, 2022Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the investigation, one caregiver left the classroom to open the door for the CCL inspector; and another caregiver left a classroom to go to the kitchen to get food leaving both rooms out of ratio.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director did not have the 30 hours of annual training available for review.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report §746.801(12)
The operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
Two out of eleven files did not have a safe sleep form available for review.
Correction verified Mar 2, 2022
HighFeb 25, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The caregiver in the 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 class left the room to go to another room to get a gift leaving the children unsupervised.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One out of four files did not have the required 24 hours of annual trainings.
Correction verified Apr 26, 2022
MediumFeb 25, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
The operational policy did not have the updated procedures for Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Mar 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity150 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 10, 2006
DirectorAbby Liu
Phone2818616900
State operation #851849

Common questions

Does Cypress Montessori School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Cypress Montessori School’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Cypress Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Cypress Montessori School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Cypress Montessori School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Houston, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Cypress Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 10 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 23, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cypress Montessori School compare with other daycares in Houston?

It is tied for #713 of 882 centers in Houston by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cypress Montessori School last inspected?

Jan 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 851849 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.