The Fun Of Learning Montessori Center
11958 N SHARY RD, Mission, TX 78573 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 45
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Rosalinda Sanchez
- Phone
- (956) 584-3676
- Regulated since
- Nov 10, 2004
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 247097 · number 837649
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 3 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (3) |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 28, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver caring for a group of children completed their Pediatric CPR training online.
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-05. Correction verified 2026-05-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mat in toddler room was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and difficult to sanitize.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-01. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed did not include the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in rule ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-18.
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Illness & medication
2 of 4 children's records reviewed were missing the child's date of admission to the child care center. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-05-08. Correction verified 2026-05-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
The operation did not complete the appropriate background check for an employee who resided out of state in the past 5 years. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection and the appropriate background check was submitted during inspection.
HHSC 745.621(b)(2) — Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-09.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A large plastic storage tub with decomposing fruit and vegetables was observed in the children's outdoor playground area. This posed a safety and health hazard as the storage tub did not have a cover lid and was accessible to children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-16. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection report was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024 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 2025-05-23. Correction verified 2025-05-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
A caregiver did not have training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-17. Correction verified 2024-12-16.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 5, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
Six children's files reviewed. Six files are missing children's ability to swim information and parent's rights statement. One file is missing immunization records and a second file is missing health statement and immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Staff background & training
Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Personnel Information Record Form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID and 3 clock hours of management training. A second file is missing Personnel Information Record form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, TB test and high school diploma or equivalent. A third file is missing high school diploma or equivalent.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-18. Correction verified 2024-06-20.
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Illness & medication
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure surrounded by six inches of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-25. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Safety & premises
A fire extinguisher check was conducted and documented on 7/18/2023. Time and exit time for fire drills conducted 6/21/23 and 07/21/2023 have not been documented. Note: A fire drill is scheduled for today at 2:30PM.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-18. Correction verified 2023-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jul 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure is surrounded by less than an inch of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 2-4 inches of pea gravel.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(2) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Other Serious
Last gas leak inspection was conducted on 04/19/2021.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-01. Correction verified 2023-07-24.
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Safety & premises
Per staff, emergency practices have been conducted. However, time and exit time for fire drills are not documents nor monthly fire extinguisher checks.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-25. Correction verified 2023-08-04.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 24, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The Children's Product Safety Certification form was last reviewed/signed on 01/06/2021.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-28. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
Active play space and equipment checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-26. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation has two play structures with a height over 20 inches. Structures are not surrounded by the required 6in of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-14. Correction verified 2022-09-15.
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Staff background & training
Certificates for First Aid/CPR training for one staff and Food Allergy - Communicable Diseases Training for another staff member could not be located at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-31.
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Other
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The training certificates were missing the Evaluation Tool.
HHSC 746.1317(c)(3) — Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2021-10-15. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Records & paperwork
The Infant Daily Report was missing the section for: Summary of Activities.
HHSC 746.2431(5) — Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-06. Correction verified 2021-10-20.
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Staff background & training
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