The Fun of Learning Montessori Center
A licensed child care center in Mission, Texas 78573
11958 N Shary Rd, Mission, Texas 78573. (956) 867-2428.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 11 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 9 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
11 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
9 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 15, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence, at the inspection on Oct 9, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on May 15, 2025
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
11 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Apr 28, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“A caregiver caring for a group of children completed their Pediatric CPR training online.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in toddler room was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and difficult to sanitize.”
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Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies reviewed did not include the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in rule ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“2 of 4 children’s records reviewed were missing the child’s date of admission to the child care center. 1 of 4 children’s records reviewed was missing the child’s immunization record. 1 of 4 children’s records reviewed was missing the statement of the child’s health from a health-care professional.”
Oct 9, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence
“The operation did not complete the appropriate background check for an employee who resided out of state in the past 5 years. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection and the appropriate background check was submitted during inspection.”
May 15, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“A current fire inspection report was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A large plastic storage tub with decomposing fruit and vegetables was observed in the children’s outdoor playground area. This posed a safety and health hazard as the storage tub did not have a cover lid and was accessible to children.”
Dec 12, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
Jun 4, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Six children’s files reviewed. Six files are missing children’s ability to swim information and parent’s rights statement. One file is missing immunization records and a second file is missing health statement and immunization records.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Personnel Information Record Form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID and 3 clock hours of management training. A second file is missing Personnel Information Record form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, TB test and high school diploma or equivalent. A third file is missing high school diploma or equivalent.”
9 deficiencies older than three years
Aug 4, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“Operation has a play structure with a 6’7” height, structure surrounded by six inches of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5’ with 1-4 inches of pea gravel.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“A fire extinguisher check was conducted and documented on 7/18/2023. Time and exit time for fire drills conducted 6/21/23 and 07/21/2023 have not been documented. Note: A fire drill is scheduled for today at 2:30PM.”
Jul 18, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
“Operation has a play structure with a 6’7” height, structure is surrounded by less than an inch of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5’ with 2-4 inches of pea gravel.”
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Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“Last gas leak inspection was conducted on 04/19/2021.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“Per staff, emergency practices have been conducted. However, time and exit time for fire drills are not documents nor monthly fire extinguisher checks.”
Aug 24, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Operation has two play structures with a height over 20 inches. Structures are not surrounded by the required 6in of surfacing.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The Children’s Product Safety Certification form was last reviewed/signed on 01/06/2021.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“Active play space and equipment checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Certificates for First Aid/CPR training for one staff and Food Allergy - Communicable Diseases Training for another staff member could not be located at the time of inspection.”
All 11 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 7, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 15, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 4, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 24, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Nov 10, 2004.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 45 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 2 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 11.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| The Fun of Learning Montessori Center This child care provider | 11 |
| Bright Minds Learning Center | 5 |
| Helping Hands Child Care | 12 |
| Einstein’s Academy, LLC | 15 |
| Sunrise Learning Academy | 4 |
| Handprints Playschool | 7 |
| Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care | 12 |
| Umos Mshs Alton Center | 7 |
| His Little Ones Preschool & Daycare,llc | 9 |
| Future Leaders Daycare and Learning Center | 29 |
| Little Explorers Academy & Daycare 2 | 14 |
| Little Diamondbacks Learning Center LLC | 7 |
| Salinas Elementary Head Start Campus | 5 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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