Texas records · HIDALGO County · MISSION
Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center
Licensed Center in MISSION, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 9, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 714 E GRIFFIN PKWY, MISSION, TX 78572 2922
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- March 9, 2021
- Operation number
- 1708681
- Licensed capacity
- 103 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 10 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 1 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 2,814 |
| Citations recorded | 18 |
| Record covers | March 31, 2022 – October 14, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 5 |
| Medium High | 6 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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 verified by the state on January 7, 2026.
Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).
Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2026.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 26, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 29, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on March 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction verified by the state on March 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction verified by the state on March 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.
Correction verified by the state on April 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.