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Marilyn Ponder

111 MILLER DR, Sherman, TX 75090-8987

Operation number:
1684355
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:
Grayson
Capacity:
11
License effective:
July 16, 2019
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9038140137
Email:
MarilynPonder819@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 10 available inspections for Marilyn Ponder from November 8, 2021 through April 13, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 30, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

Five later inspections, from December 31, 2024 through April 13, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 13 local median in 75090

Compared to 14 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.7
Local median
0.59

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
20%
Local median
21%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
29%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.93

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 distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Official code
747.4607(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Correction deadline
December 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
Official code
747.4605(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
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: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
747.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 19, 2021
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: Health or food records
Report finding
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Official code
746.615(a)
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Official code
747.3703(a)