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The Fun of Learning Montessori Center

11958 N SHARY RD, Mission, TX 78573-7998

Operation number:
837649
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:
45
License effective:
November 10, 2004
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565843676
Email:
funoflearningmontessori@hotmail.com
Website:
Not listed

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 12 available inspections for The Fun of Learning Montessori Center from October 4, 2021 through April 28, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 22 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 28, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that 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
12

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
22

5 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 12 local median in 78573

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.83
Local median
1.35

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
58%
Local median
43%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
75%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
1.81

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver caring for a group of children completed their Pediatric CPR training online.
Correction deadline
May 5, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 11, 2026
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 of 4 children's records reviewed were missing the child's date of admission to the child care center. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the child's immunization record. 1 of 4 children's records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operational policies reviewed did not include the procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy did not address the requirements outlined in rule ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?).
Correction deadline
May 8, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 18, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Official code
746.501(a)(30)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat in toddler room was torn. This created the diaper changing mat to become absorbent and difficult to sanitize.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
The operation did not complete the appropriate background check for an employee who resided out of state in the past 5 years. Note: The employee left the operation during the inspection and the appropriate background check was submitted during inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.621(b)(2) - Renewal background checks submitted - When you become aware that subject has had a change in state of residence
Official code
745.621(b)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A current fire inspection report was not available for review. The last fire inspection was conducted on 4/12/2024 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
A large plastic storage tub with decomposing fruit and vegetables was observed in the children's outdoor playground area. This posed a safety and health hazard as the storage tub did not have a cover lid and was accessible to children.
Correction deadline
May 16, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 19, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A caregiver did not have training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
Correction deadline
December 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Five staff files were reviewed. One file is missing Personnel Information Record Form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID and 3 clock hours of management training. A second file is missing Personnel Information Record form (including start date, orientation and policies received statements), copy of ID, notarized affidavit, pre-employment affidavit, TB test and high school diploma or equivalent. A third file is missing high school diploma or equivalent.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Six children's files reviewed. Six files are missing children's ability to swim information and parent's rights statement. One file is missing immunization records and a second file is missing health statement and immunization records.
Correction deadline
June 18, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure surrounded by six inches of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 1-4 inches of pea gravel.
Correction deadline
August 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A fire extinguisher check was conducted and documented on 7/18/2023. Time and exit time for fire drills conducted 6/21/23 and 07/21/2023 have not been documented. Note: A fire drill is scheduled for today at 2:30PM.
Correction deadline
August 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Last gas leak inspection was conducted on 04/19/2021.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Official code
746.5401
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has a play structure with a 6'7" height, structure is surrounded by less than an inch of wood mulch. Operation has a second play structure with a height below 5' with 2-4 inches of pea gravel.
Correction deadline
August 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Official code
746.4907(a)(2)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Per staff, emergency practices have been conducted. However, time and exit time for fire drills are not documents nor monthly fire extinguisher checks.
Correction deadline
July 25, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Official code
746.801(10)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Children's Product Safety Certification form was last reviewed/signed on 01/06/2021.
Correction deadline
August 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
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
Operation has two play structures with a height over 20 inches. Structures are not surrounded by the required 6in of surfacing.
Correction deadline
September 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Active play space and equipment checks were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
August 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Certificates for First Aid/CPR training for one staff and Food Allergy - Communicable Diseases Training for another staff member could not be located at the time of inspection.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
746.801(3)
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Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
The training certificates were missing the Evaluation Tool.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1317(c)(3) - Training Criteria - Evaluation Tool
Official code
746.1317(c)(3)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The Infant Daily Report was missing the section for: Summary of Activities.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2431(5) - Infant Daily Report - Summary of Activities
Official code
746.2431(5)