Lavalette International Montessori Institute, L.L.C.

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 140 children
• Does not accept child care assistance
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided

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

1061026

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

April 2010

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

11 inspections on record, most recent Apr 22, 2026. 5 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 3 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.

• Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 25, 2026Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.501(a)(18)(F)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

    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.

    Corrected Oct 3, 2025 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    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).

    Corrected Oct 3, 2025

• Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 standards cited

  • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    There was no safety documentation available for review for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector.

    Corrected Nov 19, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    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?).

    Corrected Nov 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3819Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    There was no a food allergy emergency plan available for review for a child with a known food allergy.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 5, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 standards cited

  • 746.3301(f)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play

    Drinking water was not provided to a group of children after playing in the outdoor playground.

    Corrected Nov 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Education Outside of U.S.

    Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2023

  • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    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.

    Corrected Nov 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given

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

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

    Corrected Dec 5, 2023

  • 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    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 Nov 27, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 standards cited

  • 746.1311(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

    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?).

    Corrected Dec 31, 2022

  • 746.301(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Notification of Change in Space

    Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3505(f)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

    Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

    The emergency practices form was not maintained. The safety tests documentation for fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and Carbon Monoxide detector were on August 2022.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 14, 2022Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 standards cited

  • 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records Maintained

    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.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2021 · Technical assistance given

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

    Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

    A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.

    Corrected Dec 17, 2021

  • 746.3505(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves

    A caregiver used the same pair of disposable gloves and did not discard the gloves in between diaper changes in the infant room.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2021

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    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.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.501(a)(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

    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.

    Corrected Dec 20, 2021

  • 746.4309Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked

    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.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1111Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Education Outside of U.S.

    A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.

    Corrected Dec 27, 2021

  • 746.3417(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

    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.

    Corrected Dec 13, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

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