Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 13 cited deficiencies for Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 8 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-14.

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

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Full citation history from HHSC (25)

• 2026-09-14 · 746.901(6) · Medium

  Required Personnel Records -Training Hours

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-22.

  One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.

• 2026-09-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.

  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.

• 2026-09-14 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-28. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.

  One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

• 2025-09-19 · 746.501(a)(18)(F) · Medium

  Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-03. Correction verified: 2025-09-22.

  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.

• 2025-09-19 · 746.901 · Medium

  Required Personnel Records

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-03. Correction verified: 2025-10-03.

  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).

• 2024-11-15 · 746.3819 · Medium High

  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-12-05.

  There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.

• 2024-11-15 · 746.801(10) · Medium

  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-19. Correction verified: 2024-11-18.

  There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.

• 2024-11-15 · 746.1311(a) · Medium

  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-11-19.

  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?).

• 2023-11-27 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  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.

• 2023-11-27 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.

  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.

• 2023-11-27 · 746.3301(f)(1) · Medium High

  Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-27. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.

  Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.

• 2023-11-27 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-05. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.

  Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

• 2023-11-27 · 746.1111 · Medium

  Education Outside of U.S.

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-05. Correction verified: 2023-12-07.

  Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.

• 2022-12-12 · 746.301(2) · Medium

  Notification of Change in Space

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-16. Correction verified: 2023-02-03.

  Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.

• 2022-12-12 · 746.3505(f) · Medium High

  Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-15.

  Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.

• 2022-12-12 · 746.1311(a) · Medium

  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-31. Correction verified: 2022-12-20.

  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?).

• 2022-12-12 · 746.801(10) · Medium

  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-12-12.

  The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.3505(c) · Medium High

  Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.

  A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low

  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-17. Correction verified: 2021-12-16.

  A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.4309 · Medium High

  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.

  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.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.603(a) · Medium

  Children's Records Maintained

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.

  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.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.2207(a) · Medium

  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.

  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.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2022-01-13.

  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.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.1111 · Medium

  Education Outside of U.S.

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-27. Correction verified: 2021-12-16.

  A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.

• 2021-12-13 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium

  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-20. Correction verified: 2021-12-14.

  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.