Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.
302 S BRYAN RD, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 140
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 08:00 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rocio Rabago
- Phone
- (956) 585-4344
- Regulated since
- Apr 16, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 554508 · number 1061026
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Illness & medication
One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-18.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-28. Correction verified 2026-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 25, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Records & paperwork
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).
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-03.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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?).
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-05.
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Safety & premises
There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-19. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-27.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Records & paperwork
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-12-05. Correction verified 2023-12-07.
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Other
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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?).
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-31. Correction verified 2022-12-20.
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Other
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
HHSC 746.301(2) — Notification of Change in Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-16. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
HHSC 746.3505(f) — Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-15.
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Safety & premises
The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-13. Correction verified 2022-12-12.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 20, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 13, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-27. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.
HHSC 746.3505(c) — Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
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.
HHSC 746.4309 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-13. Correction verified 2022-01-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-20. Correction verified 2021-12-14.
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Records & paperwork
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-12-17. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Other
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