Yucca Blossom Montessori

2908 N LAMESA, Midland, TX 79705 · Midland County

36cited violations

8serious

24inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 50
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 08:15 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Deidra Mitchell
Phone: (432) 215-0713
Regulated since: Mar 18, 2019
HHSC IDs: Operation 1314854 · number 1680237
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 10
Records & paperwork 10

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	8	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2025	10	2	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (6)
2024	2	2	Safety & premises (2)
2023	10	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4), Records & paperwork (4)
2022	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (4)
2021	2	0	Illness & medication (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was out on the porch riding a trike without supervision for an unknown length of time.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  All caregivers did not have all 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver working with children under 24 months and the director, do not have current training on SIDS, shaken bay syndrome, and early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Safety & premises
  The annual inspection has not been updated since April 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was out on the porch riding a trike without supervision for an unknown length of time.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-04. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  All caregivers did not have all 24 hours of annual training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver working with children under 24 months and the director, do not have current training on SIDS, shaken bay syndrome, and early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Safety & premises
  The annual inspection has not been updated since April 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-16. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three employees hired in July and September 2024 without prior two years experience in a licensed childcare center do not have 24 hours of preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children do not have admission record in their files. One does not have all required information and the other does not have an admission record at all.
  
  HHSC 746.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Six children out of 10 children's files evaluated, do not have immunization records in their files.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Four employees were missing several required record documents in their files. Notarized affidavit, preemployement affidavits, backgrpund check letters.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Four employees hired after September 2023 do not have preemployment affidavits in there files.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Three employees hired in July and September 2024 without prior two years experience in a licensed childcare center do not have 24 hours of preservice training.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Two children do not have admission record in their files. One does not have all required information and the other does not have an admission record at all.
  
  HHSC 746.605(1) — Required Admission Information - Name and Birthdate
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Six children out of 10 children's files evaluated, do not have immunization records in their files.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Four employees were missing several required record documents in their files. Notarized affidavit, preemployement affidavits, backgrpund check letters.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
- Records & paperwork
  Four employees hired after September 2023 do not have preemployment affidavits in there files.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection has not been conducted since 1/25/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fire inspection has not been conducted since 1/25/23.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-19. Correction verified 2024-04-15.
HHSC inspection history
May 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 9, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A staff has not completed 24 hours annual training for the previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not complete 30 hours annual training for the previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A nine-month old infant was covered with a blanket while napping.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
- Records & paperwork
  A child that turned four years of age on May 2022, does not have a vision/hearing screening on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Records & paperwork
  Personnel records for staff do not have all required records in the file,
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A staff has not completed 24 hours annual training for the previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not complete 30 hours annual training for the previous year.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Safety & premises Serious
  A nine-month old infant was covered with a blanket while napping.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
- Records & paperwork
  A child that turned four years of age on May 2022, does not have a vision/hearing screening on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  
  HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2023-05-12. Correction verified 2023-05-15.
- Records & paperwork
  Personnel records for staff do not have all required records in the file,
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-09.
HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 6, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  This standard was reevaluated and continues to be out of compliance. There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing area.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  This standard was reevaluated and continues to be out of compliance. There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing area.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-02-04. Correction verified 2022-02-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing area.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  There is not a hand washing sink in the diaper changing area.
  
  HHSC 746.3503(d) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Hand-washing Sink in Diaper Changing Area
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-28.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  The operation did not report to licensing with in two days of becoming aware, that staff and children tested positive for COVID-19.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 16, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Illness & medication
  The operation did not report to licensing with in two days of becoming aware, that staff and children tested positive for COVID-19.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-16. Correction verified 2021-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Yucca Blossom Montessori, 2908 N LAMESA, Midland, TX 79705 (operation ID 1314854, operation number 1680237), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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