Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.43
- Local median
- 0.27
Martin's Learning Academy
2711 COTTONWOOD LN, Balch Springs, TX 75180-1461
- Operation number:
- 1764719
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Dallas
- Capacity:
- 7
- License effective:
- November 22, 2023
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 4695630882
- Email:
- Martinslearningacademy@gmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers seven available inspections for Martin's Learning Academy from April 19, 2023 through October 17, 2025.
Four inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on November 7, 2024 and involved health or food records.
Background screening was a higher-concern topic that showed up in one inspection.
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
- 7
- Recorded violations
- 10
- Higher-concern violations
- 6
- Repeated topics
- 0
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
7 total inspections vs 7 local median in Balch Springs
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 13%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 22%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.25
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: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four children's records lacked a health statement.
- Correction deadline
- November 21, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 3, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(3)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An individual was present at the operation with direct access to children in care with a Ineligible background check. Corrected at inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 23, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.635(2) - AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
- Official code
- 745.635(2)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The operation did not have a mat or cot for the children in care.
- Correction deadline
- July 21, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.4303(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
- Official code
- 747.4303(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The fireplace accessible to children did not have a guard.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5301(g) - Heating Devices Safe - Fireplace, Wood-burning Stove, Space Heater
- Official code
- 747.5301(g)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/First aid.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
- Official code
- 747.1313(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver did not have training in food allergies and building and physical premises safety.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1107(7) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
- Official code
- 747.1107(7)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include the emergency preparedness plan.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.501(12) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Official code
- 747.501(12)
Medium concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include how children will be released.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 18, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(1) - Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
- Official code
- 747.501(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policies did not include the promotion of physical outdoor activity.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 19, 2023
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: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no fence around the outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- May 5, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated May 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
- Official code
- 747.4105