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Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

714 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 785724.0· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
103
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2021

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About Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 9, 2021, for up to 103 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
103 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity103 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Toddler

Center$136
Home daycare$126

Preschool

Center$133
Home daycare$124

School age

Center$126
Home daycare$120

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
103 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2021
License number
#1708681
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 30, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 5
  • Supervision and ratios 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Dec 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

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

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2026

  2. Apr 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Jan 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 21, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(30) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2024

  8. Mar 27, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2023

  9. Feb 24, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(5) - 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 during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup

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

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4901(a) - 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 during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

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

      The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2023

    • TransportationMedium High risk

      746.5603(c) - 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 during the visit

  10. Mar 31, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1111 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(a) - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2022

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(4) - 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 during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(6) - 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 during the visit

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(2) - 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 during the visit

Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Oct 29, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 14, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2021

  3. Oct 6, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1605 - 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.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center

Is Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2021.

When was Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 30, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 6 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center care for?

103, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 581-9395 to ask.

What is Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center's phone number?

(956) 581-9395.

Where is Las Palmas Montessori Child Care Center?

714 E Griffin Pkwy, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Alphabetz Learning Center, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).