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The Seedlings Montessori School

19414 Cypress North Houston Rd, Cypress, TX 77433 · Harris County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

The Seedlings Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Cypress, TX, licensed for up to 217 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #58 of 72 centers in Cypress and better than 22% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 22%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#58 of 72 centers in Cypress
11High risk
7Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
22 citations from 20 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 23, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 7, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 1, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 25, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Sleep safety3
Supervision3
Other standards2
Records & paperwork2
Staff ratios2
Training & qualifications1
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 23, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427(a)
Based upon the information obtained, a caregiver placed an infant to sleep on their tummy. The infant was not able to roll over completely on their own.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
Documentation showing the required annual training hours for 10 out of 10 staff files evaluated were missing or incomplete.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
HighJul 28, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they werre responsible for during the follow up inspection.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
HighJul 16, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
A caregiver did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the follow up.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2025
Medium HighJun 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
An electrical outlet was left uncovered during the follow up inspection. Note-The provider placed a cover over the outlet.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
Observed an Epi-Pen that expired on January 10, 2025 and has not been disposed of.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighJun 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Observed paint that is chipping off the walls in the classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighJun 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Observed outlets that were not covered during the inspection. Note: The provider covered the outlets during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 9, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
Caregivers did not know the correct number of children they were responsible for during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
Based on the information obtained, there are shelving racks inside the book shelves in multiple classrooms that are not secured.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Based on the information obtained, caregivers did not intervene when a child was being bitten in the classroom.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
MediumJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
Based on the information obtained, parents were not notified when a child was bitten while in care.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
MediumJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - Caregiver Skills/Needs of Children §746.1507(3)
Based on the information obtained, there is sufficient evidence to show an additional caregiver was not added to a classroom where children were experiencing multiple issues with biting.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2025
HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Observed glass cleaner in an unlocked cabinet in the classroom. The locking mechanism to the cabinet was broken.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
Based on the informatio obtained, trash was not being taken out regularly to avoid offensive odors in the classroom.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
During the inspection, the infant room had 1 caregiver with 5 children. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The caregiver was over in ratio by 1 child.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
HighJun 7, 2024Found during an investigationSleep safety
AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant §746.2427(a)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, a caregiver placed an infant face down in the crib, for fifteen minutes.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
HighJun 7, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, the operation failed to report an incident that placed an infant at risk.
Correction verified Jul 16, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have the most recent sanitation report available to review, during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2023
HighJun 15, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
In the infant room, I observed one infant sleeping in a crib with a pacifier in the mouth with an attachment adhered. Also in the crib was a burping cloth.
Correction verified Jun 20, 2022
HighMay 19, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to Children §746.1201(2)
Based on the information obtained during this investigation, the caregiver did not demonstrate patience or understating when a child was upset.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2022
HighMay 19, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
Based on the information obtained during the ongoing DFPS investigation, a caregiver placed a child outside of the classroom for crying.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity217 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 3, 2017
DirectorDelora Strauss
Phone2812058120
State operation #1645655

Common questions

Does The Seedlings Montessori School take infants?

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

What are The Seedlings 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 The Seedlings Montessori School accept child care subsidies?

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

How much does The Seedlings Montessori School cost?

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

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 23, 2026: “AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does The Seedlings Montessori School compare with other daycares in Cypress?

It is #58 of 72 centers in Cypress by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 22% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was The Seedlings Montessori School last inspected?

Aug 3, 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 1645655 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.