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Mama Grace Playhouse

908 S WALNUT ST, Pearsall, TX 78061-2933

Operation number:
535440
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:
Frio
Capacity:
12
License effective:
September 14, 1998
Hours:
07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8303344904
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 29 available inspections for Mama Grace Playhouse from December 20, 2021 through July 23, 2026.

19 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 16, 2026 and involved facility condition.

Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in seven 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
29

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

17 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
28

10 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
7

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78061

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.97
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
59%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
66%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
7
Local average
1.38

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The food program child meal patterns were not followed during lunch time as the meal was lacking food components such as a vegetable, fruit, and milk. A child was served a bean and cheese taco for lunch.
Correction deadline
June 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
747.3101(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary and assistant caregiver do not have current training in pediatric first-aid. The training expired on 05/11/2026.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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 and assistant caregivers do not have current training in pediatric CPR. The training expired on 05/11/2026.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Official code
747.1313(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A toddler was observed to be asleep with a bottle in the pack and play. This was corrected when it was addressed and the bottle was removed from the pack and play.
Correction deadline
June 16, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2405(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Official code
747.2405(4)(C)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not meet the condition regarding creating a plan 30 days prior to the probation ending addressing how the operation plan to maintain compliance.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Complete training records for one caregiver were unavailable for review.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 24, 2026
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver fed a child lunch with their hands.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3117 - Food Service and Preparation - Safe and Sanitary
Official code
747.3117
Medium concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was not enough food served to provide for a second serving of vegetable, fruit, grain, and milk groups.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3101(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Official code
747.3101(e)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
A meal that was provided by a parent for their child was halved and shared with another child in care. The meal was not intended for two children.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3109(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage
Official code
747.3109(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The meal served did not follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns as it was lacking food components such as a fruit and vegetable.
Correction deadline
March 19, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Official code
747.3101(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product certification had not been certified in over 12 months. It was last certified in September 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the Children's Product Certification form was re-certified.
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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation did not have documentation to indicate which subchapter was reviewed for October and what date it was reviewed. They also did not have it noted down when they reviewed the HHS website.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
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Higher concern: Environmental health
Report finding
A child's hands were not washed before sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and hands were washed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Official code
747.3213(1)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Re-cite: One out of four child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a doctor. The child has been enrolled for over 12 months.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Official code
747.611(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Re-cite: The operation has not met the conditions set by Child Care Enforcement. They failed to conduct a quarterly review of deficiencies. They also have not completed a child records evaluation form since June 2025. The operation has also not documented areas of concerns identified during daily walkthroughs and what was done to correct the concern.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
View official report
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of four child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a doctor. Both children have been enrolled for over 12 months.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Official code
747.611(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation has not met the condition set by Child Care Enforcement. They failed to maintain dated documentation of the subchapters being reviewed. The operation also did not review the HHSC website as required per probation.
Correction deadline
September 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two children were served a snack without a sanitary holder. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
747.3117(5)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The provider did not comply with the conditions set in the corrective action plan. The provider did not create an individual training plan within the required 15 days nor did the provider include screen time in the operational policies within the 15 days.
Correction deadline
June 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.8641 - Requirements during probation
Official code
745.8641
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A menu for the current week was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing
Official code
747.3113(4)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Multiple negative statements were witnessed being utilized by a caregiver when redirecting children's behavior.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2703(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Official code
747.2703(4)(C)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
5 children in care did not participate in outdoor activities in the afternoon for the minimum daily required time.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Official code
747.2104(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was being utilized while a child under 2 years of age was present.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
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
Four toddler cups were observed to be lacking a label identifying which child it belongs to. A cup was given to the wrong child.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Official code
747.2405(4)(A)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was observed to exceed one hour.
Correction deadline
February 5, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
747.2105(c)(3)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A diaper was changed on the sofa and there was not a diaper changing mat utilized. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and a non-absorbant mat that can be utilized for diaper changing was made available by the owner.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
747.3303(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver did not use soap and water to wash hands after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3215 - Handwashing Procedures
Official code
747.3215
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Re-cited: This citation is being recited because operation failed to update and create complete operational policies. The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, emergency preparedness, and information on how to access the abuse/neglect hotline and HHSC website.
Correction deadline
December 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, emergency preparedness, and information on how to access the abuse/neglect hotline and HHSC website.
Correction deadline
November 5, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, safe sleep policy for infants, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, and emergency preparedness.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The Keeping Children Safe poster was not posted.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
Official code
747.401(a)(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The most recent licensing inspection form was not posted.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 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
Documentation for safety drills was not available.
Correction deadline
October 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
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
There were no documents to verify that the parents have been notified in writing that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Official code
747.801(14)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a health statement.
Correction deadline
October 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Official code
747.611(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time activities were utilized when a child under 2 years old was present. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the screen time activity ended.
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: Health or food records
Report finding
Re-Cited: 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed were missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed were missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
April 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed was missing an admission date.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Official code
747.605(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
2 children were served their afternoon snack on a bare table.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
747.3117(5)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
There was a ziploc bag with multiple prescription medications located in the dining area and it was accessible to children in care.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
Official code
747.3607(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver and substitute caregiver are both lacking up to date pediatric first aid and CPR. Both caregivers trainings expired in 2023.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 16, 2024
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The dining room and kitchen area had large amounts of mail, paperwork, and various items that children could access. There were multiple toys along the fenceline outside with spiderwebs. There was also a container of lighter fluid and a large jug of disinfectant solution accessible to children in the backyard play area. There were also a couple of cracked/broken play items outside.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
747.3203
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's product form was not re-certified.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies were not complete.
Correction deadline
October 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
747.207(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Provider lacked 30 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
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: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver lacked 24 annual training hours.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Official code
747.1303(4)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two of seven children's records reviewed lacked address for emergency contact.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
747.605(6)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Scrren time was being used with a child 8 months old and a 13 month old.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
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: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Screen time was observed to be utilized for more than one hour in addition, one 4 year old child was allowed to have screen time on a cell phone for more than one hour.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Official code
747.2105(c)(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One 12 month old baby was left awake in an empty crib for more than 45 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2325 - Crib Activities
Official code
747.2325
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One eight month old child not on table food did not have any written feeding instructions. A copy of an example of a feeding form was provided.
Correction deadline
November 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
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: Staff training
Report finding
One out of two staff files lacked a signed statement of receiving copy of the operational policy.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
Official code
747.901(9)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Four toddlers were observed sitting in high chairs for more than 40 minutes to ensure they do not run around the infant child on the floor.
Correction deadline
November 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Official code
747.2705(10)
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
One out of four children's files lacked a signed copy of acknowledgment of the operational policy.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Official code
747.503
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of two staff records lacked SIDS training.
Correction deadline
January 3, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Official code
747.1309(c)
Low concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Three out of four children's records lavcked a health statemnet signed by a physican.
Correction deadline
January 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 28, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Official code
747.611(a)