Martha's Playschool
Licensed Center · Harlingen, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 1675754
Martha's Playschool holds a Full Permit issued July 31, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 16 inspections on record with 8 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 31, 2019
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
47 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5300 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552-8604
The 60-month record
16
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
8
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 4 · Medium High 2 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Report | 2 |
| Dec 3, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 11, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 30, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Dec 22, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 18, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
April 2, 2025 Standard § 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
High Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: May 22, 2025
April 2, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
Corrected: May 22, 2025
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
Corrected: December 3, 2024
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
Corrected: December 3, 2024
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 26, 2024
November 26, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
Corrected: January 17, 2025
December 30, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
Corrected: December 30, 2022
December 29, 2022 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
Corrected: January 30, 2023
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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