Colegio Bilingue Trinidad
1605 E EXPRESSWAY 83 STE A, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 55
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Luz Gomez
- Phone
- (956) 257-4312
- Regulated since
- Oct 11, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1215104 · number 1599459
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 12 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (7), Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 6 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Areas of the fence have peeling paint.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-08. Correction verified 2026-09-09.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation had a play structure with a broken piece (bridge). Note: This was corrected at inspection when broken piece was removed.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-25.
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Staff background & training
Four training certificates for three out of the six staff training records were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-08-31.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Sep 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee was present at the operation without prior background check legibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider sent employee home pending background check eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-27.
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Supervision & ratios
A total of 21 children ages 11mo-4yo were combined in the dinning room, Age difference of the youngest and oldest child in the room exceeded 18 months.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Other
Children in the dinning room waited 30 minutes with no activities while waiting for the rest of the breakfast to be prepared and served.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Other
There were 21 children in the dinning room ages 11mo-4yo, The TV in the room was on and playing videos and one child was watching videos in a tablet
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-27. Correction verified 2025-04-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation moved the infant room to a room that used to be a toddler room prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-28. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Other
A completed Children's Products Certification form was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-29. Correction verified 2024-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A wooden fence picket was broken in the outdoor playground. The broken area of the fence was within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A diaper changing pad in the pre-k room was torn. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing pad was replaced with a new pad.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-18.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was left caring for 6 infants in the infant room when the second caregiver was observed outside of the center waiting for a school aged child being dropped off by the school bus. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, a 6 month olds, a 10 month old, two 11 month olds, and a 12 month old. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by two childlren.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-13. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Ratios were not met in the cafeteria/multi-purpose room and the infant room. A caregiver was caring for 16 children of varying ages in the cafeteria/multi-purpose room. The specified age of the children in the group was 2 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 11. The group was out of ratio by 5 children. A caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants in the infant room. The ages of the children in the group were a 4 month old, a 6 month olds, a 9 month old, and two 10 month olds. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 4. The group was out of ratio by one child. Not: A second caregiver stepped into the room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-02. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 16, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The center did not notify Child Care Regulation about providing transportation services to chidren in care.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-16. Correction verified 2023-11-02.
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Records & paperwork
A record was not available for review for a child in care.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-20. Correction verified 2023-10-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Oct 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The person in charge of the center in the director's absence did not designate a second person in charge when they left the operation for their lunch break. When caregivers were asked who was in charge they provided a name of a staff member that was not present in the operation.
HHSC 746.1013(a) — Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Infants were served the afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregivers and a napkin was provided to place the snacks on.
HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation staff interfered with the inspection when staff did not open the door for the inspector to enter the operation until after 8 minutes of knocking, ringing doorbell and calling the operation's phone number.
HHSC HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation — HRC42.04412(a) - Interference with an investigation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-17. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 26, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Child/caregiver ratios were not met in the infant room when a caregiver was caring for 5 infants. The specified age of the children in the group was 8 months of age. The child/caregiver ratio for children between 0-11 months of age is 4 children to one caregiver. The classroom was out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Other
A group of children including children under the age of 2 were watching television while waiting to be served their lunch.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The safety straps were not fastened for an infant using a floor bouncer.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
Two cribs were observed without a tight fitting sheet covering the mattress pad. The cribs were currently being used by children.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
A 7 month old child was observed to have a nursing pillow placed under them while sleeping in the crib.
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 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed asleep on a restrictive device for an undetermined amount of time. Note: This was addressed during the inspection and the infant was moved to a crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-26. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The arrangement of the mats during nap time were positioned very close to each other and did not provide a walk and work space for caregivers between mats.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-27. Correction verified 2022-11-09.
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Safety & premises
The ceiling in the pre-k room was observed with water damage. Several ceiling panels were observed with Yellowish-brown stains and black mold. The wooden fence in the outdoor play ground was not maintained. Some parts of the wooden fencing were observed with peeling paint accessible to children. NOTE: The ceiling panels were replaced during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-31. Correction verified 2022-10-31.
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Safety & premises
3 of 5 children's files reviewed were missing the authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment, and a statement of the child s special care needs.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-28. Correction verified 2022-10-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 20, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies Serious
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, staff members demonstrated poor judgment when they served food that was too hot for young children. As a result of this, a serious injury was sustained by a one-year-old child.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on the information gathered during this investigation, a caregiver left a group of children unsupervised when the caregiver in charge of the group stepped out of the room to go open the center's front door.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-26.
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Food & allergies Serious
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation allowed a dance instructor to be regularly present at the operation and have direct access to children in care, prior to receiving notification of the dance instructor's background check eligibility.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Safety & premises
A large branch that broke off a tree was observed in the children's outdoor playground accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver was caring for a total of 7 infants in the infant room. The specified age of the children in the group was between 12-17 months. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise between the ages 12-17 months is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children. Note: A second caregiver stepped in the classroom during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-15. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Safety & premises
Four cribs and a play yard did not have a fitted sheet covering the crib's mattress. Note: Sheets were provided for the four cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(2) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-17. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Three floor mats were not labeled with each child's name in the infant room. NOTE: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the floor mats were labeled with a number and a number/child assignment list was created.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-15.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the specific procedures for evacuating and relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments; and How children in attendance at the time of the emergency will be accounted for at the designated safe area or alternate shelter.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-19. Correction verified 2021-11-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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