Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.
A licensed child care center in Mission, Texas 78572
302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, Texas 78572. (956) 585-4344.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 13 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
- 12 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?
13 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
12 inspections on record. The latest, on Sep 14, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
8 deficiencies in 3 months of the last 36. Last cited Sep 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
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 Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Sep 14, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill was conducted on 07/10/2026 and last fire extinguisher detector check was documented 04/23/2026. Last severe weather drill was documented on 02/19/2025 and lock down on 04/17/2025, per provider drills have been conducted during the year of 2026 but have not been documented. Note: During inspection provider conducted and documented a fire extinguisher check.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children’s files reviewed is missing immunization records.”
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Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.”
Sep 19, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
“Operational policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (8)(f) Outdoor play extreme weather criteria; (20) Parent’s rights; and (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.”
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Required Personnel Records
“10 staff files were reviewed. Two file are missing high school diploma and two other files are missing foreign education translation. One file is missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).”
Nov 15, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The inspectors’ words, 148 words
“The director was missing annual training in the following topics: . (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development. (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?).”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.”
Nov 27, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
“Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Caregivers personal purses were observed inside a sink cabinet in a pre-k room. In a second pre-k room two cans of disinfecting wipes and three cans of lysol disinfecting spray were stored inside a sink cabinet. The safety latches to the cabinet doors were broken and the purses and cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the purses and cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an are out of childrens reach.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A child in the infant room did have their hands washed after having a diaper change. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the child was taken to wash their hands.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three caregivier’s records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
12 deficiencies older than three years
Dec 12, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children’s restrooms.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The inspectors’ words, 100 words
“The director was miising annual training on the following topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. (4) 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 (5) 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?).”
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Notification of Change in Space
“Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
“The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.”
Dec 13, 2021: inspection8 deficiencies
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Caregivers did not ensure that three children wash their hands after a diaper change in the infant room. note: This was addressed during the inspection and the children’s hands were washed.”
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Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
“A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.”
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Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
“The emergency exit gate leading into the outdoor playground was locked. Caregivers supervising a group of children did not have the key to the lock while in the outdoor playground. Note: This was addressed with the director and the key to the locks was provided to the caregivers.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver’s education documentation was not translated into English.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A group of children of varying ages including children under 2 years of age were sitting on the floor watching a cartoon show on an ipad in the infant room.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The inspectors’ words, 126 words
“The operational policies reviewewed were missing the following information: The Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“1 of 8 children’s records reviewed were missing the child’s emergency contact address. 1 of 8 children’s records reviewed was missing the authorization signature to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. 1 of 8 children’s file reviewed did not include the child’s immunization record.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“A caregiver’s records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
All 15 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 15, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 7, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 27, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 12, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 20, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Apr 16, 2010.
- Licensed for ages: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 140 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 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 Nov 5, 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 5, 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 13.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. This child care provider | 13 |
| Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose | 17 |
| Stepping Stones | 25 |
| Noly Learning Academy | 8 |
| Mickey’s Learning Academy | 11 |
| Finger Prints Learning Day Care | 22 |
| Colegio Bilingue Trinidad | 12 |
| Kids Rock Learning Academy, LLC | 7 |
| Lily’s Little Kids Day Care Center | 17 |
| The Little Club Development Center Inc. | 6 |
| Kiddie Academy | 5 |
| Mission Early Head Start Academy | 2 |
| A+ Appletree Academy | 20 |
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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 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 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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