Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.l.c.
302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
36 serious, 4 minor findings across 37 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Sep 19, 2025.
29 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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36 serious, 4 minor findings across 37 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Sep 19, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.901 (4 visits); 746.501(a)(18)(F) (4 visits); 746.3819 (4 visits); 746.801(10) (4 visits); 746.1311(a) (4 visits); 746.1111 (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 746.3301(f)(1) (4 visits); 746.901(4) (4 visits); 746.3417(3) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Oct 3, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
57 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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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).
State verification published Oct 3, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Mar 25, 2026 to Sep 14, 20269 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 14, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Apr 22, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
- Mar 27, 2026 inspection
- Mar 25, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 25, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 25, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 25, 2026 self-reported incident
- 2025
- Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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).
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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).
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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).
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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).
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18)(F).
- 2024
- Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- Sep 5, 2024 to Sep 17, 20244 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
- Sep 17, 2024 inspection
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- Sep 5, 2024 self-reported incident
- 2023
- Dec 7, 2023 to Dec 7, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
- Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3301(f)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023. Standard 746.901(4).
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- 2022
- Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3505(f).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
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?).
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Notification of Change in Space
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.301(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- Jan 13, 2022 to Apr 20, 20228 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Apr 20, 2022 inspection
- Apr 20, 2022 inspection
- Apr 20, 2022 inspection
- Apr 20, 2022 inspection
- Apr 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Apr 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Apr 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Apr 14, 2022 self-reported incident
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- Jan 13, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.3505(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.3505(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.3505(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.1111.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.1111.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3417(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.3505(c).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 16, 2010
- Capacity
- 140 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Hidalgo
- Website
- www.lavalettemontessori.org
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302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572
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