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Martha's Playschool

5300 S EXPRESSWAY 83, Harlingen, TX 78552-8604

Operation number:
1675754
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Cameron
Capacity:
47
License effective:
July 31, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9564230753
Email:
marthasplayschool@gmail.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 21 available inspections for Martha's Playschool from June 30, 2021 through May 14, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on April 2, 2025 and involved child guidance.

Supervision was a higher-concern topic that showed up in two inspections.

Nine later inspections, from April 14, 2025 through May 14, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
21

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

21 total inspections vs 6 local median in 78552

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.38

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
14%
Local median
17%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
19%
Local median
27%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.22

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
As per information gathered during the DFPS investigation, a 5-year-old child was left unattended for a period of 5-10 minutes in a transportation vehicle
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
746.5605(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Observed a group of 5 infants ages 6 months to 17 months. Specified age group is 0 to 11 months. Child/caregiver ratios 4:1.
Correction deadline
November 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
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: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
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
Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
Official code
746.4905
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 15, 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)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
Correction deadline
December 30, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 11, 2023
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
Correction deadline
January 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)