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Cathedral Montessori School

5100 Ross Ave, Dallas, TX 75206 · Dallas County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Cathedral Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 79 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #255 of 328 centers in Dallas and better than 23% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 23%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #255 of 328 centers in Dallas
6High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 19, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Other standards2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2501(5)
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 visit
HighJul 3, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
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 visit
HighJul 1, 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)
It was confirmed that a child was able to leave their classroom alone twice last fall.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
HighJul 1, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation did not make a report when notified that a child had left their classroom alone on two occasions.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
Medium HighApr 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
At the time of inspection the most recent fire inspection was dated 3/15/24.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
Medium HighApr 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
At the time of inspection a sanitation inspection the last inspection conducted was dated 1/22/24.
Correction verified May 14, 2025
MediumApr 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
At the time of inspection 8 of 8 staff trainings review did not include current safety traiinings.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2025
MediumNov 1, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The Operational Policies did not include service regarding special needs.
Correction verified Nov 4, 2024
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
Medium HighJun 19, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills were not practiced for the month of May.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The required Fire Inspection Report was not available during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
CPR/!st Aid Training was unavailable during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2024
HighDec 20, 2023InspectionOther standards
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System §746.5531
The operation did not have the required carbon detector.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Playground Hazards included: uncovered pipes, broken sprinkler system, wooded brush.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity79 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours08:00 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 13, 2024
DirectorSarah Shafer
Phone2148238136
State operation #1790386

Common questions

Does Cathedral Montessori School take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Cathedral Montessori School’s hours?

8 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Cathedral Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Cathedral Montessori School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 22, 2025: “Care Requirements for Toddlers - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Cathedral Montessori School compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #255 of 328 centers in Dallas by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 23% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Cathedral Montessori School last inspected?

Mar 2, 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 1790386 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.