Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

Violations by category

• Illness & medication 4
• Supervision & ratios 10
• Safety & premises 18
• Staff background & training 2
• Records & paperwork 4
• Other 2

Year by year

Inspections, investigations & assessments

1. Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Illness & medication

     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.

     HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-07.

   • Records & paperwork

     Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).

     HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-07.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

2. Dec 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
   • Illness & medication

     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.

     HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

     HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-07.

   • Records & paperwork

     Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).

     HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

     HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-13. Correction verified 2026-01-07.

   HHSC inspection history

3. Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

4. Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

5. Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

6. Apr 24, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

7. Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history

8. Jan 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

9. Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

   No violations cited on this visit.

   HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

10. Mar 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

11. Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

12. Mar 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

13. Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      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.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-11.

    • Supervision & ratios

      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.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-27.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-29.

    • Staff background & training

      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.

      HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-26.

    HHSC inspection history

14. Feb 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      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.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-11.

    • Supervision & ratios

      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.

      HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-27.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-29.

    • Staff background & training

      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.

      HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-03. Correction verified 2024-02-26.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

15. Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.

      HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-03-30.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.

      HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-03-30.

    HHSC inspection history

16. Mar 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Other

      Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.

      HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-03-30.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.

      HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-07. Correction verified 2023-03-30.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

17. Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.

      HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-27.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Illness & medication

      1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-02-27.

    HHSC inspection history

18. Feb 24, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Safety & premises

      An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.

      HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-24. Correction verified 2023-03-27.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.5603(c) — Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-24.

    • Illness & medication

      1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.

      HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-03. Correction verified 2023-02-27.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

19. Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Records & paperwork

      3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.

      HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

      HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-04.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    HHSC inspection history

20. Mar 31, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Records & paperwork

      3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.

      HHSC 746.1111 — Education Outside of U.S.

      HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-08.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    • Supervision & ratios Serious

      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.

      HHSC 746.5617(a)(4) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    • Safety & premises Serious

      A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.

      HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

      HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-08. Correction verified 2022-04-04.

    • Safety & premises

      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.

      HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-31.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

21. Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

22. Oct 29, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

    No violations cited on this visit.

    HHSC inspection history

23. Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      A caregiver was observed caring for 8 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was 12-17 months of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-29.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

24. Oct 14, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      A caregiver was observed caring for 8 infants during naptime. The specified age of the children in the group was 12-17 months of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5.

      HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-14. Correction verified 2021-10-29.

    HHSC inspection history

25. Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      There was more than an 18 month difference observed in the infant room when a toddler was combined with the infants during naptime. The youngest child was 6 months old and the oldest child was 29 months old.

      HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-06. Correction verified 2021-10-14.

    HHSC inspection history

26. Oct 6, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
    • Supervision & ratios

      There was more than an 18 month difference observed in the infant room when a toddler was combined with the infants during naptime. The youngest child was 6 months old and the oldest child was 29 months old.

      HHSC 746.1605 — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

      HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-06. Correction verified 2021-10-14.

    HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here