Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Mission / Hidalgo / 78572
Street address: 714 E Griffin Pkwy
Phone: (956) 581-9395
Capacity: 103
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:30 AM-06:30 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 9, 2021
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

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Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 6 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated December 30, 2025.

The same records list 6 cited deficiencies dated February 21, 2024 to December 30, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 1 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 6 cited deficiencies for Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 Medium High, 4 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2025-12-30.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	1
Medium	4
Medium Low	1
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2025-12-30 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-13

2025-12-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium

Children's Records Maintained

Ten children's files were reviewed: one file is missing updated immunization records, second file is missing health statement and updated immunization records and a third file is missing health statement and consent/release information.

Correction date recorded: 2026-01-13

2024-02-21 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

Operational policies were reviewed, and the following information is missing: 18(a) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, 18(d) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, 18(f) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather…

Correction date recorded: 2024-03-03

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2025-12-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
Ten children's files were reviewed: one file is missing updated immunization records, second file is missing health statement and updated immunization records and a third file is missing health statement and consent/release information.
2025-12-30 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-01-13. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.
Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).
2024-02-21 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-03. Correction verified: 2024-02-26.
Nine staff files were reviewed. One file is missing training certificates on the topics of hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency preparedness and communicable diseases. A second file is missing copy of driver's license for a caregiver that participates in transportation. A third file is missing copy of foreign high school diploma or equivalent.
2024-02-21 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-03. Correction verified: 2024-02-29.
Ten children's files were reviewed. Two files are missing health statements. One file is missing emergency contact address, releases information and special care information. Seven out of the ten files reviewed are missing the updated information regarding special care.
2024-02-21 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-02-21. Correction verified: 2024-03-11.
One caregiver was supervising 17 children ages 3-4yo, SAG 3yo. Classroom was over ratio by two children. One caregiver was supervising 12 children ages 18mo-2yo, SAG 2yo. Classroom was over ratio by one child.
2024-02-21 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-03. Correction verified: 2024-02-27.
Operational policies were reviewed, and the following information is missing: 18(a) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, 18(d) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place, 18(f) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play and 18(g) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play. (30) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
2023-03-27 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-07. Correction verified: 2023-03-30.
Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
2023-03-27 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-04-07. Correction verified: 2023-03-30.
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
2023-02-24 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not equipped with a fire extinguisher. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a fire extinguisher was obtained and placed in the transportation vehicle.
2023-02-24 · 746.2419(7) · Medium High
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: 2023-03-27.
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.
2023-02-24 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no unitary surfacing material for a slide requiring surfacing in one of the children's outdoor playgrounds. The slide was placed over concrete and measurements were 22 inches in height. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the slide was removed from the children's playground.
2023-02-24 · 746.5603(c) · Medium High
Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-02-24. Correction verified: Not recorded.
1 of 4 transportation vehicles was not maintained. The side of the middle seat was missing a plastic cover. This posed a safety hazard as screws that had sharp edges were exposed and children could accidentally scratch their legs as they try to access the back seat of the van. Note: The director temporarily covered the exposed screws with duct tape during the inspection.
2023-02-24 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-03. Correction verified: 2023-02-27.
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
2022-03-31 · 746.5617(a)(4) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Documentaiton showing parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers for 24 children being transported were not included in the transporation binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and added in the transportation binders.
2022-03-31 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the child's emergency contact address. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained and documented in the child's file.
2022-03-31 · 746.5617(a)(2) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-03-31. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 24 children being transported were missing from the transportation binder. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required forms were obtained and added in the transportation binders.
2022-03-31 · 746.5625(a) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-08. Correction verified: 2022-04-04.
A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
2022-03-31 · 746.1111 · Medium
Education Outside of U.S.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-08. Correction verified: 2022-04-08.
3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.
2021-10-14 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-14. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
A caregiver was observed caring for 8 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was 12-17 months of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1356840

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.