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Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.
Licensed child care center
302 S Bryan Rd
Mission, TX 78572
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Mission, TX
- Record Period
- 2021–2026
- Source Documents
- 16
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 15 licensing visits from December 2021 to September 2026, HHSC cited 25 deficiencies at Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.; 25 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 15
- 2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 25
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 25
- Of 25 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 3
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 25 of 25 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
- HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- 3 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, September 14, 2026, recorded 3 deficiencies (most serious: Medium-high risk).
What to Ask About
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.
- Address
- 302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572
- Operation Number
- TX-1061026
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 140 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- Ages Served
- toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- 2026
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Sep 28, 2026
- 746.5205(1)Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 28, 2026
- 746.901(6)Required Personnel Records -Training HoursMedium riskCorrected Sep 28, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081976
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081975
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081974
- 2026
Investigation
No deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905213102
- 2025
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025
- 746.501(a)(18)(F)Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme WeatherMedium riskCorrected Oct 3, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081973
- 2024
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.3819Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 22, 2024
- 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Nov 19, 2024
- 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081972
- 2024
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081971
- 2024
Investigation
No deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905213101
- 2023
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081970
- 2023
Inspection
5 deficiencies
- 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 27, 2023
- 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Dec 5, 2023
- 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 27, 2023
- 746.3301(f)(1)Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active playMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 27, 2023
- 746.1111Education Outside of U.S.Medium riskCorrected Dec 5, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081969
- 2022
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.301(2)Notification of Change in SpaceMedium riskCorrected Dec 16, 2022
- 746.3505(f)Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2022
- 746.801(10)Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsMedium riskCorrected Dec 13, 2022
- 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Dec 31, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081968
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081967
- 2022
Investigation
No deficiencies
Opened on a report the operation made itself.
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905213100
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081966
- 2021
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.3505(c)Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable GlovesMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
- 746.603(a)Children's Records MaintainedMedium riskCorrected Dec 20, 2021
- 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required AffidavitMedium-low riskCorrected Dec 17, 2021
- 746.1111Education Outside of U.S.Medium riskCorrected Dec 27, 2021
- 746.4309Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates LockedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
- 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
- 746.501(a)(18)Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityMedium riskCorrected Dec 20, 2021
- 746.3417(3)Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 13, 2021
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905081965
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Education Outside of U.S, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1111 in December 2021 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Education Outside of U.S. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222223232424242526262626746.1111 across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1311(a) in December 2022 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222223232424242526262626746.1311(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.3417(3) in December 2021 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222223232424242526262626746.3417(3) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Citation 746.801(10), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.801(10) in December 2022 and November 2024. The agency describes it this way: Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222223232424242526262626746.801(10) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.901(4) in December 2021 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit. None rose above medium-low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222223232424242526262626746.901(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
What changed after 746.1111 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Education Outside of U.S: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 02
What changed after 746.1311(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.3417(3) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 04
What changed after 746.801(10) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.801(10): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 05
What changed after 746.901(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit: cited in two visits, none above medium-low risk.
- 06
What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?
Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.
- 07
Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?
HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.
- Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1061026
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081965
Visit Dec 13, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081966
Visit Jan 13, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905213100
Visit Apr 14, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081967
Visit Apr 20, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081968
Visit Dec 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081969
Visit Nov 27, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081970
Visit Dec 7, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905213101
Visit Sep 5, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081971
Visit Sep 17, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081972
Visit Nov 15, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081973
Visit Sep 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905213102
Visit Mar 25, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081974
Visit Mar 27, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081975
Visit Apr 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905081976
Visit Sep 14, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026
- This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
- Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
- HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Inspector narratives
- Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
- Enforcement actions
- HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
- Complaints not investigated
- Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
- Staff qualifications and turnover
- Not part of the published licensing record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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