Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center
Repeat pattern: the same regulatory standard was cited more than once within a 60-month window.
Regulatory record
Compiled from the originating licensing authority. Each item links to its source. Severity marked “(inferred)” was derived from the citation, not assigned by the authority.
- Moderate
Two out of eight staff files reviewed are missing notarized affidavit (form 2985).
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
Most recent sanitation inspection provided is dated 3/03/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 3/18/22 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
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- Serious
An infant was observed asleep with a bottle in a crib.
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- Moderate
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Moderate
3 of 7 personnel records reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
A transportation vehicle designed to seat eight persons was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
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- Serious
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.
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- Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
- Serious
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - Critical
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.
source: Texas HHSC CCR verify - source: Texas HHSC CCR
Operator context
Guadalupe Sanchez operates 2 facilities; 0 carry a substantiated record.
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