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Star Montessori

3868 Space Center Blvd, Pasadena, TX 77505 · Harris County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Star Montessori is a licensed child care center in Pasadena, TX, licensed for up to 404 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2019. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (5 of 15). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 20% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 9 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #20 of 36 centers in Pasadena and better than 37% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 37%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#20 of 36 centers in Pasadena
4High risk
3Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 15 inspections and 12 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 4, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 27, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 8, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 9, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 18, 2021 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication5
Supervision3
Other standards2
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 7, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised §746.1003(4)
The director didn't ensure that employees appropriately supervised children in care and as a result, one child was able to leave the daycare unnoticed, get on the daycare van and was transported to a school she didn't attend. The director didn't ensure the employee that transport the child adhered to policies and procedures.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
HighOct 7, 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)
A caregiver dropped a child off at a school they did not attend, and the child was left unsupervised.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
HighOct 7, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
A caregiver wasn't aware a child in care that she was transporting did not attend public school.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
MediumJun 6, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The monthly infant feeding sheets were not filled out and signed by a parent or physician.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024
Medium LowJun 6, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents That They May Visit Center Anytime During Operating Hours §746.501(b)(1)
The operational policy did not include information regarding allowing parents to observe the operation at any time durings hours of operation.
Correction verified Jun 13, 2024
Medium LowFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 Survey data from January 25, 2021, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
Medium HighAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
The trash can in one of the toddler restrooms did not have a lid and contained soiled diapers. This was corrected at inspection when the trash can was replaced with a new trash can with a lid.
Corrected during the visit
HighAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
5 of 28 children records evaluated did not have the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Label Powders, Lotions, Etc. with Name §746.3501(5)
One tube of diaper cream was not labeled with the infant's name. This was corrected at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
4 of 4 personnel records evaluated did not have the following annual trainings available: Emergency preparedness; (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
None of the 15 classrooms had written activity plans available.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have an immunization record available.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
MediumAug 2, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 of 28 children records evaluated did not have a health statement available.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2022
Medium HighJul 14, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children §746.1203(7)
A caregiver was seen on video surveillance interacting with children inappropriately and not in a positive manner. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2022
Medium HighAug 19, 2021Found during an investigationSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
During the inspection, i observed multiple classrooms with blankets over the windows that did not allow adequate lighting. Note: Corrected when the caregivers removed the blankets from the windows.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity404 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 23, 2019
DirectorDennys Correa
Phone2819988989
State operation #1687918

Common questions

Does Star Montessori take infants?

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

What are Star Montessori’s hours?

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

Does Star Montessori accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Star Montessori cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Star Montessori for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Pasadena, 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 Star Montessori had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 7, 2025: “Director Responsibilities - Employees Supervised.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Star Montessori compare with other daycares in Pasadena?

It is #20 of 36 centers in Pasadena by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 37% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Star Montessori last inspected?

May 29, 2026. No violations were found 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 1687918 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.