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Paloma Montessori School

125 W. MCCARTY LN, San Marcos, TX 78666

Operation number:
1709759
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hays
Capacity:
117
License effective:
March 3, 2021
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
5126676022
Email:
info@palomamontessori.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 16 available inspections for Paloma Montessori School from September 20, 2021 through June 5, 2026.

Four inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 18, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Eight later inspections, from December 16, 2024 through June 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
16

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

16 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78666

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
25%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.32

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The loose-fill under one slide and the merry-go-round in the outdoor play area did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four staff members were missing some of their required annual training hours.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record was missing a complete immunization record.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation's annual sanitation inspection was not current.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
While reviewing the operational policies the policies were lacking information regarding the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2022
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)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The emergency preparedness plan did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter away from the center to use as needed.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Official code
746.5202(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a current health inspection for this year.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)