Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose
2519 VICTORIA AVE, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 185
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Angelina Flores
- Phone
- (956) 664-1655
- Regulated since
- Oct 17, 2014
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1160083 · number 1550889
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2) |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 2, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were providing care for 22 children ages 15mo to 2yo. Youngest child is 15mo and oldest child 34mo. Note: During inspection children were separated into two different classrooms.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-02. Correction verified 2026-04-08.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 30, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
An AC unit is within playground and accessible to children, one of the mulch barriers is broken, two active play structures are 1'6" within each other and there is a play structure with slide underneath regular flooring (not surfacing).
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
Transportation binders taken during routes are missing parent s names / telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers, emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider made copies of the admission form to be added to the transportation binders.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-30.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation provided transportation service prior to CCR approval. Note: This was corrected at inspection when service was reviewed and approved during inspection.
HHSC 746.301(7) — Notification of Additional Services Offered
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-18.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Play structure has broken components including broken metal and plastic parts, rotten wood, exposed screws and lifted lining.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has two active play structures 3ft away from each other.
HHSC 746.4803 — Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has two areas with active play equipment, the equipment is surrounded by 1-4 inch of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 3, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children without an active/current background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a background check request and sent the employee home pending background check eligibility notice.
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 2025-04-03.
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Staff background & training
One out of ten staff files reviewed has a invalid high school diploma.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Safety & premises
Play structure in the playground has oxidized material underneath the structure.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Records & paperwork
Two out of ten children's records reviewed are missing hearing / vision screening.
HHSC 746.603(a)(6) — Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-17.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the documents translated into English.
HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-15. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Other
A caregiver was not able to provide an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR upon CCR's request.
HHSC 746.1329(c)(2) — Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2024-10-09. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Staff background & training
1 of 10 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-11. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
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Other
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May 30, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Three bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a shelf within children's reach in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bottles of hand sanitizers were stored in an area out of children's reach.
HHSC 746.3420(5) — Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-30.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including grabbing, pulling, and dragging.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-19. Correction verified 2024-03-26.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not exercise good judgement by not confirming with each other if an incident had been notified to child's parents.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-05. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Dec 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your 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 2022-08-15. Correction verified 2022-08-17.
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Illness & medication
2 of 6 children's records were missing the statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the immunization information. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the parent's authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-19. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Records & paperwork
There were no records available for review for 4 children in care.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-11. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 5, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 16, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was more than an 18 month difference when the toddlers and an infant were combined. The oldest child was 36 months old and the youngest child was 16 months old. Note: The infant was moved to the infant room during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-02. Correction verified 2021-12-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Ratios were not met in one of the pre-k rooms as a caregiver was caring for a total of 19 children. According to the child/caregiver ratio chart the specified age of the children in the group was 4 years of age. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 18. The room was out of ratio by one child.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-22. Correction verified 2021-12-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 1, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Two employees were allowed to be present at the operation and have direct access to children prior to receiving the employee's eligibility status from the Centralized Background Check Unit.
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 2021-10-01. Correction verified 2021-10-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper in the classroom floor instead of the restroom.
HHSC 746.3503(b) — Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-01. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
The diaper changing mat was not observed to have been sanitized between diaper changes in a toddler room.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-01. Correction verified 2021-10-22.
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Staff background & training Serious
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