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Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.

302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County

Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. is a licensed child care center in Mission, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (5 of 25). 3 citations came in the last 12 months. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Mission and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #42 of 61 centers in Mission
0High risk
9Medium High risk
14Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 14, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundApr 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications5
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork5
Staff ratios2
Food & feeding2
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

MediumSep 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records -Training Hours §746.901(6)
One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2026
Medium HighSep 14, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumSep 14, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2026
MediumSep 19, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather §746.501(a)(18)(F)
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.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2025
MediumSep 19, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
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).
Correction verified Oct 3, 2025
Medium HighNov 15, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2024
MediumNov 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
MediumNov 15, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
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?).
Correction verified Nov 19, 2024
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play §746.3301(f)(1)
Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
MediumNov 27, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
Medium LowNov 27, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 27, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2023
Medium HighDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner §746.3505(f)
Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.
Correction verified Dec 12, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
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?).
Correction verified Dec 20, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
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.
Correction verified Dec 14, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves §746.3505(c)
A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium LowDec 13, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked §746.4309
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
MediumDec 13, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Education Outside of U.S. §746.1111
A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2021
Medium HighDec 13, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
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.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedToddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours08:00 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 16, 2010
DirectorRocio Rabago
Phone9565854344
State operation #1061026

Common questions

Does Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.’s hours?

8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Mission, is $34.40 a day for toddlers, $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $31.80 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 25 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. compare with other daycares in Mission?

It is tied for #42 of 61 centers in Mission by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C. last inspected?

Sep 14, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1061026 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.