Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3
- Local median
- 1.85
Maria Villatoro-Ventura
708 N RED RIVER ST, Mexia, TX 76667-2454
- Operation number:
- 1521679
- Type:
- Registered Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Limestone
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- August 20, 2013
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 2544952507
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers eight available inspections for Maria Villatoro-Ventura from July 29, 2022 through April 24, 2026.
Five inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 17, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 8
- Recorded violations
- 24
- Higher-concern violations
- 11
- Repeated topics
- 5
4 in last 12 months
9 in last 12 months
5 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
8 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Limestone County
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 54%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 63%
- Local median
- 59%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 5
- Local average
- 4.2
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 4 inspections, with 6 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024March 20, 2025March 5, 2026April 17, 2026Recordkeeping
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 5 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024March 20, 2025March 5, 2026Staff training
Appeared across 3 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024March 20, 2025March 5, 2026Administrative posting
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
May 15, 2024March 5, 2026Hazardous access
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
March 5, 2026April 17, 2026Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The smoke detector in the kitchen, which is a room used by children, was beeping.
- Correction deadline
- April 24, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 20, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 747.5113
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on the floor within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The CPSC form was last signed 5/15/24. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the form verifying that she has reviewed the recall list.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The permit renewal letter and employee list were not posted.
- Correction deadline
- March 12, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 747.401(a)(6) - Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
- Official code
- 747.401(a)(6)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a counter within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to the top of the fridge.
- Correction deadline
- March 5, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- One household member who was not counted in ratio was missing documentation of orientation.
- Correction deadline
- March 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 6, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 747.905(2) - Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
- Official code
- 747.905(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an emergency contact, two were missing a parent's signature agreeing to the parent handbook, one was missing a health statement, two were missing immunization records, one was missing a medication administration log, and all four were missing sign-in and -out logs.
- Correction deadline
- April 19, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 16, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have any trainings for the 2024-2025 training year.
- Correction deadline
- April 30, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 1, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
- Official code
- 747.1303(5)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two of the smoke detectors in the home were beeping and needed new batteries. One of the smoke detector's batteries was changed during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- March 9, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 11, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5113 - Installation of Smoke Detectors
- Official code
- 747.5113
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no fire drill recorded in February. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was done and the children were able to exit the home in under three minutes.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A dog in the home had a rabies vaccination that expired in February 2025.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 4, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver's first aid and CPR training expired in August 2024.
- Correction deadline
- April 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 29, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1303(2)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The children's product recall form had not been signed since 2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver signed a new form verifying that she reviewed the recall list.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
- Official code
- 747.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A cat in the home did not have any vaccination records available for review.
- Correction deadline
- June 5, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
- Official code
- 747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The home's most recent licensing report was not posted.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
- Official code
- 747.401(a)(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The dates of the most recent fire drill and tests for fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors were not recorded. This was corrected during the inspection when the drills and tests were recorded.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
- Official code
- 747.801(7)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Out of four children's records reviewed, two did not have the admission date and four needed updated immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- June 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 17, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During the inspection, an infant was watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was informed that children under two cannot watch television and the television was turned off.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 747.2105(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have training certificates available for review for training in SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing emergencies due to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling hazardous materials.
- Correction deadline
- June 25, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
- Official code
- 747.1309(d)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- During the inspection the provider did not have documentation of current vaccinations for pets in the home.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 12, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
- Official code
- 747.3703(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During the inspection it was found that the primary caregiver CPR/First Aid certificate expired in December 2020.
- Correction deadline
- August 31, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1007(5)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- During the inspection the operational policies did not have a policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)