Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.46
- Local median
- 1.38
INSTITUTO MEXICO EN TEXAS, LLC
3707 PLANTATION GROVE BLVD #1, Mission, TX 78572
- Operation number:
- 1671292
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 185
- License effective:
- March 27, 2018
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9564247282
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
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Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for INSTITUTO MEXICO EN TEXAS, LLC from October 13, 2021 through December 18, 2025.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 32 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 18, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 32
- Higher-concern violations
- 16
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78572
Compared to 53 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 62%
- Local median
- 42%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 1.94
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
February 13, 2024January 9, 2025December 18, 2025Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
January 9, 2025December 18, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Operation has not completed the annual children's products certification.
- Correction deadline
- December 31, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A gas leak inspection has not been conducted.
- Correction deadline
- January 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 7, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
- Official code
- 746.5401
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Three out of ten children's records reviewed are missing immunization records. One file is missing allergy plan including the symptoms and steps to take during an emergency.
- Correction deadline
- January 8, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 13, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Emergency practices form was reviewed: last fire drill was documented on 07/2025 and last CO detector and fire extinguisher checks on 8/2025. Per provider a fire drill was conducted last month but was not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when fire drill was documented and provider conducted a CO detector and fire extinguisher check during inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
- Official code
- 746.5537(a)(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent.
- Correction deadline
- January 23, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Ten children's records were reviewed. One file is missing emergency food allergy plan, a second file is missing immunization records and a third file is missing hearing / vision screening.
- Correction deadline
- February 5, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 28, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Last fire drill was documented on 6/14/2024 and last CO detector and fire extinguinsher checks were documented on 6/17/2024. No lock down drills were documented for the year of 2024. Per provider last fire drill was conducted on 11/2024 but was not documented. Note: CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented by provider during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- January 30, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed asleep with a boppy pillow in a crib. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and the boppy pillow was removed from the crib.
- Correction deadline
- July 26, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 8, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Several cans/bottles of disinfectant sprays were stored under a sink and on top of a sink. This posed a safety hazard as the cleaning supplies were within children reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cleaning supplies were removed and stored in an area out of children's reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver completed pediatric CPR training online.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
- Official code
- 746.1315(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Loose fill surfacing (mulch) was not maintained at the proper depth of 6 inches for a play structure in the outdoor play area. The plastic underneath the mulch was visible in different areas.
- Correction deadline
- February 19, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
- Official code
- 746.4907(d)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three of ten personnel records reviewed were mising annual training in the following topics: A caregiver with DOE 6/25/2021 was missing annual trianing in: (1)Emergency preparedness, and (2)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. A caregiver with a DOE 3/15/2021 was missing annual training in: (1)Emergency preparedness; (2)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and (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?). A caregiver with a DOE 11/25/2019 was missing annual training in the following topics: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (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?); and (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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Am emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not posted in two classrooms that children use. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was posted in both rooms.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5207(b) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
- Official code
- 746.5207(b)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat in an infant room and a toddler room were observed torn. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as both diaper changing mats were replaced with new mats.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was January 2022.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 746.5307(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Safety straps were not fastened for an infant using a bouncer seat in an infant room. 4 children sitting at a kidney shaped table were did not have a safety strap fastened. Chairs to the kidney shaped table were missing the safety straps in a second infant room.
- Correction deadline
- February 15, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
- Official code
- 746.2407
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) 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?); (3) 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 (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?). The Second director was missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) 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?); (3) 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;
- Correction deadline
- February 24, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1311(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- 6 of 6 cribs in the infant room were supplemented with an additional mattress. Note: This additional mattress was removed from each crib during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 4 of 6 Children's files reviewed were missing the child's immunization record.
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4 of 7 caregivers records reviewed were missing annual training on the following topics. Two caregivers were missing annual training on the following topics: (1) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (2) Administering medication,; and (3) 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. A third caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 11/01/2021 - 10/31/2022: (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) Emergency preparedness; (5) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (6) Administering medication,; (7) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; (8) 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 (9) 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?). A fourth caregiver was missing annual training on the following topics for training year 8/17/2021 - 8/16/2022: (1) Emergency preparedness; (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; (3) Administering medication; (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?).
- Correction deadline
- March 3, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Two caregivers and a staff were allowed to be present in the operation and have director contact with children in care prior to the operation receiving notice from the CBCU (Centralized Background Check Unit) regarding the person s eligibility. Note: Person left the operation during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 19, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The original training certificate for a training completed was not available for review for the director and a caregiver.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
- Official code
- 746.1329(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- 4 of 10 Personnel files reviewed were missing annual training clock hours. A caregiver with DOE 1/29/2021 was missing 5 clock hours of annual training. A caregiver with DOE 2/01/2018 was missing 1 clock hour of annual training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment. A caregiver with DOE 8/17/2020 was missing 6 clock hours of annual training. A caregiver with DOE 8/16/2019 was missing 5 clock hours of annual training.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 3 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's immunization record. 2 of 10 children's files reviewed were missing the children's vision and hearing screening results.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 16, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 2 of 10 employees files reviewed were missing the caregivers education documentation. 3 of 10 employees files reviewed did not have the caregivers education documentation translated into English for education received outside of the United States.
- Correction deadline
- March 18, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
- Official code
- 746.901(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- An infant's written feeding instructions were not current. The date on the feeding instructions reviewed was 2/04/2022.
- Correction deadline
- March 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
- Official code
- 746.2421(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies reviewed 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): (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. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the missing information was added to the operational policies.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mats were observed torn in two different classrooms. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the diaper changing mats were replaced.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
- Official code
- 746.3503(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Screen time activity was being provided to a group of toddlers in an infant room. The children were observed sitting around a kidney shaped table watching nursery rhymes on a phone. Three of the five toddlers were under the age of 2 years. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the phone was stored away and children were provided with age appropriate toys.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 746.2207(a)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- Two Pre-k classrooms and the afterschool room were out of ratio. A caregiver was caring for 16 pre-k children. In a second pre-k room a caregiver was caring for 17 pre-k children. The specified age of the children in each pre-k group was 3 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children a caregiver may supervise is 15 children. In the afterschool room a caregiver was caring for 21 children of varying ages. The specified age of the children in that group was 4 years of age. According to the ratio chart the maximum number of children one caregiver may supervise is 18 children. Note: Changes were made during the inspection and additional caregivers stepped in the rooms to meet child/caregiver ratios.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
- Official code
- 746.1601
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Two cribs in use were not numbered or labeled with the infant's name. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the cribs were labeled with the infant's name.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(10)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was no crib in an infant room for an infant under 12 months of age. A total of 6 infants under 12 months of age were present in the room and only 5 cribs available. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as an additional crib was provided in the infant room.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)