Marlin Headstart Center EOAC
Licensed Center · Marlin, Falls County, TX · Operation No. 213302
Marlin Headstart Center EOAC holds a Full Permit issued October 1, 1993. In the state's 60-month public window it has 11 inspections on record with 11 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
October 1, 1993
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
100 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
Hwy 6 Fm 147, Marlin, TX 76661
The 60-month record
11
Inspections
0
Assessments
1
Self reports
11
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 3 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 5 |
| Apr 25, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Report | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 6, 2022 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
March 3, 2026 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two classes were combined outside with the youngest child being 15 months old and the oldest child being 36 months old. This was corrected during the inspection when one of the classes went inside.
Corrected: March 3, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The loose-fill at the exits of the slides for the older playground had been compacted, and there was insufficient fresh loose-fill on top.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One of the caregivers in the infant room stepped out of the classroom briefly, leaving one caregiver with six infants. This was corrected during the inspection when another caregiver entered the classroom to put the room in ratio.
Corrected: February 25, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.
Corrected: February 27, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Out of six children's records reviewed, two children were missing an admission date, one was missing parental consent to emergency treatment, one was missing a health statement, and one needed an updated shot record.
Corrected: March 11, 2026
February 25, 2026 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Out of four staff files reviewed, one was missing a diploma and one was missing a statement that they attended orientation with an overview on abuse and neglect.
Corrected: March 4, 2026
April 21, 2025 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 of the 4 high chairs that were observed did not have safety straps on them. a child was sitting in a highchair that did not have a sfety strap. Caregiver removed the child. Safety straps were installed in 3 of the 4 highchairs during second walk through.
Corrected: April 25, 2025
June 27, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.
Corrected: July 4, 2024
April 4, 2022 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.
Corrected: April 7, 2022
April 4, 2022 Standard § 746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.
Corrected: April 7, 2022
January 6, 2022 Standard § 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection observed as 23 month old watching a cartoon on a tablet. This was corrected during the inspection by the caregiver removing the tablet.
Corrected: January 6, 2022
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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