Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose
Does Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose have a state child-care violation history?
Texas HHSC records list 32 child-care citations for Instituto Bilingue Montessori San Jose in MISSION, TX. The state assigns each cited standard a risk level; for this facility, 9 are recorded at the High level and 12 at Medium High, with the remainder at Medium, Medium Low, or Low. Each entry below reproduces the standard Texas cited and the state's own description of what was found.
These are licensing-record findings, not a judgment about any child or family. The dates shown are the dates Texas recorded a correction as verified — they are not inspection dates, and the record may lag the state's current file. This page reflects the published record as of its last update and is not a complete history; the authoritative source is Texas HHSC.
Texas HHSC recorded 9 High-risk citations at this facility.
Risk levels below are Texas HHSC's own labels, shown verbatim.
- High
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Transportation binders taken during routes are missing parent s names / telephone numbers, emergency telephone numbers, emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider made copies of the admission form to be added to the transportation binders.
- High
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Play structure has broken components including broken metal and plastic parts, rotten wood, exposed screws and lifted lining.
- High
746.301(7) - Notification of Additional Services Offered
Operation provided transportation service prior to CCR approval. Note: This was corrected at inspection when service was reviewed and approved during inspection.
Show 29 earlier citations
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver was present at operation and providing care for children without an active/current background check. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider submitted a background check request and sent the employee home pending background check eligibility notice.
- High
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver used inappropriate forms of discipline towards a child in care including grabbing, pulling, and dragging.
- High
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of abuse under the care of the operation.
- High
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation did not exercise good judgement by not confirming with each other if an incident had been notified to child's parents.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Two employees were 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.
- High
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
There was no background check available for three employees present at the operation. One employee was observed in the kitchen preparing food, and the other two employees were observed caring for a group of children counted in child/caregiver ratio.
- Medium High
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Two caregivers were providing care for 22 children ages 15mo to 2yo. Youngest child is 15mo and oldest child 34mo. Note: During inspection children were separated into two different classrooms.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
An AC unit is within playground and accessible to children, one of the mulch barriers is broken, two active play structures are 1'6" within each other and there is a play structure with slide underneath regular flooring (not surfacing).
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Operation has two areas with active play equipment, the equipment is surrounded by 1-4 inch of pea gravel.
- Medium High
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
One out of ten staff files reviewed has a invalid high school diploma.
- Medium High
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Play structure in the playground has oxidized material underneath the structure.
- Medium High
746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Three bottles of hand sanitizers were observed on top of a shelf within children's reach in two classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the bottles of hand sanitizers were stored in an area out of children's reach.
- Medium High
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There was more than an 18 month difference when the toddlers and an infant were combined. The oldest child was 36 months old and the youngest child was 16 months old. Note: The infant was moved to the infant room during the inspection.
- Medium High
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Ratios were not met in one of the pre-k rooms as a caregiver was caring for a total of 19 children. According to the child/caregiver ratio chart the specified age of the children in the group was 4 years of age. The maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 18. The room was out of ratio by one child.
- Medium High
746.3503(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
A caregiver was observed changing a child's diaper in the classroom floor instead of the restroom.
- Medium High
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
The diaper changing mat was not observed to have been sanitized between diaper changes in a toddler room.
- Medium High
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
The afternoon snack was served on a napkin on the floor for two groups of children in pre-k classrooms.
- Medium High
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
The loose-fill material was not maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches for a active play equipment. The black mesh installed under the loose-fill material was visible in both slide exits.
- Medium
746.4803 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
Operation has two active play structures 3ft away from each other.
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
1 of 10 personnel records reviewed was missing the documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
- Medium
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the documents translated into English.
- Medium
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
The operational policies reviewed were missing information on the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan); your 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.
- Medium
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
2 of 6 children's records were missing the statement of the child s health from a health-care professional. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the immunization information. 2 of 6 children's records reviewed were missing the parent's authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport the child for emergency medical treatment. 1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency-care facility.
- Medium
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
There were no records available for review for 4 children in care.
- Medium
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
A caregiver was missing annual training in the following topics: 1. Emergency preparedness 2. Administering medication 3.Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. 4. 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?).
- Medium
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
The education documentation showing how two caregivers meet qualifications was not available for review.
- Medium
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: 1. Understanding early childhood brain development 2.)Emergency preparedness 3.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?).
- Low
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
Two out of ten children's records reviewed are missing hearing / vision screening.
- Low
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
A caregiver was not able to provide an original certificate or letter documenting the completion of pediatric first aid and pediatric CPR upon CCR's request.
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