Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.46
- Local median
- 1.26
Martha Alicia Garcia
3705 N PALM LEAF CIR, Mission, TX 78574-4399
- Operation number:
- 1669478
- 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:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- April 4, 2018
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9569050430
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 13 available inspections for Martha Alicia Garcia from October 22, 2021 through October 17, 2025.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 30, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three 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
- 13
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 9
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
3 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
13 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78574
Compared to 24 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 62%
- Local median
- 46%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 69%
- Local median
- 50%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.54
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.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- The most recent inspection form was not posted. The inspection form posted had a date of 9/27/2022.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
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: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operational policies reviewed did not address the Parent Rights.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 1, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 747.501(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Monthly fire drills are not being practiced. The last time a fire drill was practiced was on June 2025.
- Correction deadline
- October 3, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
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)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The outdoor area designated for the children was observed with unkempt with a wheelbarrow and BBQ pit.
- Correction deadline
- April 15, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 747.3203
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A 4 month old infant was asleep in a car seat, restrictive device. Note: The infant was placed in a crib.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
- Official code
- 747.2326(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Personnel record for primary caregiver was not available for review. Dog vaccinations were not available for review.
- Correction deadline
- April 10, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 14, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
- Official code
- 747.801(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The diaper changing mat was observed with brown and yellow stains. Corrected at Inspection: The diaper changing mat was cleaned during the inspection and the stains were removed.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
- Official code
- 747.3307(d)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a dog in the restroom used by the children. There was strong urine smell from the blanket used by the dog. The closet doors in the restroom were broken and can potentially fall on top of the children. Note: The dog was taken out of the restroom. The doors were removed from the restroom.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- There was a bucket of water in the room used by the children. Note: The bucket of water was emptied. There were two knives in the kitchen counter accessible to the children in care. Note: The knives were removed and stored away.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 747.3501
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was observed clean. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink and the cabinet door was broken. It poses a risk to the children during meal preparation.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 747.3203
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no current CPSC Annual Certification.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Low concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The CPR/First Aid Training Certificate did not include the required Pediatric CPR & First Aid training completed.
- Correction deadline
- September 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 747.1327(c)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record at the home
- Official code
- 747.1327(c)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Primary caregiver did not have the following required annual training topics for the training period, 4/2021-4/2022: -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -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 -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
- Correction deadline
- September 30, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 3, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was no admission information for a child in care.
- Correction deadline
- September 16, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 23, 2022
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
- The following policy was not included in the operational policies: (8) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). Your policies must include: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
- Correction deadline
- September 29, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area was observed with construction material which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink which does not have a cabinet door.
- Correction deadline
- September 19, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 747.3203
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no Children's Product Annual Certification.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
- Official code
- 747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
- Correction deadline
- October 25, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
- Official code
- 747.1314
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Primary caregiver did not have the required annual training hours for the training period 4/04/20 to 04/04/21. The following trainings were missing: 1Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; 2Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ; and 3Understanding early childhood brain development. 4Emergency preparedness ; 5Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 6Administering medication 7Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; 8Understanding 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 9Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 10Management training
- Correction deadline
- November 5, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)