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Mama Grace Playhouse

Licensed Child-Care Home · Pearsall, Frio County, TX · Operation No. 535440

Mama Grace Playhouse holds a Full Permit issued September 14, 1998. In the state's 60-month public window it has 28 inspections on record with 57 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
September 14, 1998
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
908 S Walnut St, Pearsall, TX 78061-2933
The 60-month record
28
Inspections
1
Assessments
0
Self reports
57
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 21 · Medium 25 · Medium Low 1 · Low 3. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jul 23, 2026 Inspection 0
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection 4
Apr 15, 2026 Inspection 2
Mar 18, 2026 Inspection 4
Feb 18, 2026 Inspection 0
Jan 21, 2026 Inspection 0
Dec 17, 2025 Inspection 0
Nov 13, 2025 Inspection 2
Oct 21, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 23, 2025 Inspection 3
Aug 26, 2025 Inspection 2
Jul 29, 2025 Inspection 0
Jun 25, 2025 Inspection 1
Jun 17, 2025 Inspection 0
May 28, 2025 Inspection 1
Apr 14, 2025 Inspection 1
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection 0
Feb 5, 2025 Inspection 5
Dec 17, 2024 Inspection 2
Dec 4, 2024 Assessment 1
Oct 24, 2024 Inspection 0
Oct 15, 2024 Inspection 1
Sep 24, 2024 Inspection 7
May 8, 2024 Inspection 1
Apr 22, 2024 Inspection 6
Sep 25, 2023 Inspection 5
Nov 29, 2022 Inspection 0
Nov 14, 2022 Inspection 7
Dec 20, 2021 Inspection 2
Deficiency records
June 16, 2026 Standard § 747.2405(4)(C) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 16, 2026
June 16, 2026 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary and assistant caregiver do not have current training in pediatric first-aid. The training expired on 05/11/2026.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
June 16, 2026 Standard § 747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary and assistant caregivers do not have current training in pediatric CPR. The training expired on 05/11/2026.
Corrected: June 30, 2026
June 16, 2026 Standard § 747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 22, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 24, 2026
April 15, 2026 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Complete training records for one caregiver were unavailable for review.
Corrected: April 22, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 747.3101(e) - Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was not enough food served to provide for a second serving of vegetable, fruit, grain, and milk groups.
Corrected: March 19, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 747.3101(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 19, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 747.3117 - Food Service and Preparation - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver fed a child lunch with their hands.
Corrected: March 18, 2026
March 18, 2026 Standard § 747.3109(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: March 19, 2026
November 13, 2025 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 13, 2025
November 13, 2025 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 17, 2025
September 23, 2025 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 29, 2025
September 23, 2025 Standard § 747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025 Standard § 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 30, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 5, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 9, 2025
June 25, 2025 Standard § 747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were served a snack without a sanitary holder. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.
Corrected: June 25, 2025
May 28, 2025 Standard § 745.8641 - Requirements during probation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 5, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 747.3113(4) - Menus Available to Licensing
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A menu for the current week was not available for review.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Screen time was being utilized while a child under 2 years of age was present.
Corrected: February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 747.2703(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Multiple negative statements were witnessed being utilized by a caregiver when redirecting children's behavior.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 747.2405(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four toddler cups were observed to be lacking a label identifying which child it belongs to. A cup was given to the wrong child.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Screen time was observed to exceed one hour.
Corrected: February 5, 2025
February 5, 2025 Standard § 747.2104(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
5 children in care did not participate in outdoor activities in the afternoon for the minimum daily required time.
Corrected: February 6, 2025
December 17, 2024 Standard § 747.3215 - Handwashing Procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 17, 2024
December 17, 2024 Standard § 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 17, 2024
December 4, 2024 Standard § 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 13, 2024
October 15, 2024 Standard § 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 5, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 4 children's records reviewed were lacking a health statement.
Corrected: October 8, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: October 8, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent licensing inspection form was not posted.
Corrected: October 1, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation for safety drills was not available.
Corrected: October 1, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.801(14) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There were no documents to verify that the parents have been notified in writing that the operation does not carry liability insurance.
Corrected: October 8, 2024
September 24, 2024 Standard § 747.401(a)(3) - Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The Keeping Children Safe poster was not posted.
Corrected: October 1, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Re-Cited: 1 out of 4 children's records reviewed were missing immunization records.
Corrected: May 15, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 25, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed was missing an admission date.
Corrected: April 23, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.3607(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a ziploc bag with multiple prescription medications located in the dining area and it was accessible to children in care.
Corrected: April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed were missing immunization records.
Corrected: April 29, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.1313(a) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver and substitute caregiver are both lacking up to date pediatric first aid and CPR. Both caregivers trainings expired in 2023.
Corrected: May 22, 2024
April 22, 2024 Standard § 747.3117(5) - Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
2 children were served their afternoon snack on a bare table.
Corrected: April 22, 2024
September 25, 2023 Standard § 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies were not complete.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two of seven children's records reviewed lacked address for emergency contact.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The children's product form was not re-certified.
Corrected: October 13, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver lacked 24 annual training hours.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
September 25, 2023 Standard § 747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Provider lacked 30 hours of annual training.
Corrected: November 10, 2023
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2705(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2325 - Crib Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One 12 month old baby was left awake in an empty crib for more than 45 minutes.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Scrren time was being used with a child 8 months old and a 13 month old.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of four children's files lacked a signed copy of acknowledgment of the operational policy.
Corrected: November 21, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2105(c)(3) - Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of two staff files lacked a signed statement of receiving copy of the operational policy.
Corrected: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 18, 2022
December 20, 2021 Standard § 747.611(a) - Required Health Statement
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four children's records lavcked a health statemnet signed by a physican.
Corrected: January 11, 2022
December 20, 2021 Standard § 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of two staff records lacked SIDS training.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
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