Saabant Learning Institute
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Lavalette International Montessori Institute
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $136
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Lavalette International Montessori Institute
Lavalette International Montessori Institute is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 16, 2010, for up to 140 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lavalette International Montessori Institute has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $136 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Lavalette International Montessori Institute
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1061026
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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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Sep 14, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Last fire drill was conducted on 07/10/2026 and last fire extinguisher detector check was documented 04/23/2026. Last severe weather drill was documented on 02/19/2025 and lock down on 04/17/2025, per provider drills have been conducted during the year of 2026 but have not been documented. Note: During inspection provider conducted and documented a fire extinguisher check.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.901(6) - Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
“One out of ten staff files review is missing the certificate for the most recent first aid / cpr training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
- Apr 22, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Sep 19, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - 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).”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2025
746.501(a)(18)(F) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2025
Nov 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3819 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024
746.1311(a) - 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?).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 19, 2024
746.801(10) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
- Sep 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 5, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 27, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“Two caregivers with education received outside of the United States did not have the education documentation translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.3417(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.3301(f)(1) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
746.3407 - 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 during the visit
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Three caregivier's records reviewed were missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2023
Show 5 earlier visits
Dec 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.1311(a) - 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?).”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2022
746.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Notification was not received when there was a change in space. A toddler room and infant room were switched.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.801(10) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“Soiled diapers were observed in waste baskets without a lid in two children's restrooms.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2022
- Apr 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2022VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2021Inspection8 rules cited
746.3417(3) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“A caregiver's records reviewed was missing a notarized Licensing Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
“A caregiver's education documentation was not translated into English.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2021
746.4309 - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.3505(c) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
746.603(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.501(a)(18) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2021
746.2207(a) - 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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lavalette International Montessori Institute
Is Lavalette International Montessori Institute licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 16, 2010.
When was Lavalette International Montessori Institute last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lavalette International Montessori Institute had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Lavalette International Montessori Institute care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lavalette International Montessori Institute accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lavalette International Montessori Institute's hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Lavalette International Montessori Institute cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 585-4344 to ask.
What is Lavalette International Montessori Institute's phone number?
(956) 585-4344.
Where is Lavalette International Montessori Institute?
302 S Bryan Rd, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Saabant Learning Institute, 0.5 miles away.