Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 103 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• After-school care
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1708681

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

March 2021

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

13 inspections on record, most recent Dec 30, 2025. 8 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Dec 30, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.901(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

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

    Corrected Jan 13, 2026

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected Jan 13, 2026

• Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 24, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Feb 21, 2024Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected Feb 21, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(30)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services

    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.

    Corrected Mar 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    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.

    Corrected Mar 3, 2024

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected Mar 3, 2024

• Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

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

    Corrected Apr 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

    Corrected Apr 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Feb 24, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.2419(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

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

    Corrected Feb 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5603(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely

    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.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(5)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    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.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    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.

    Corrected Feb 24, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Immunizations

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

    Corrected Mar 3, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Mar 31, 2022Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.5617(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child

    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.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2022, at the inspection

  • 746.5625(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle

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

    Corrected Apr 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Education Outside of U.S.

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

    Corrected Apr 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    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.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

  • 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

    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.

    Corrected Mar 31, 2022, at the inspection

• Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 14, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    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.

    Corrected Oct 14, 2021 · Technical assistance given

• Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.1605Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age

    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.

    Corrected Oct 6, 2021 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 17, 2021Inspection2 standards cited

  • 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High

    AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    An employee was 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.

    Corrected Sep 20, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

    A caregiver was observed caring for 7 infants. The ages of the children in the group were a 5 month old, 11 month old, 14 month old, 15 month, 16 month old, and two 17 month olds. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 5. The group was out of ratio by two children.

    Corrected Sep 17, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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