Marilyn Ponder
Registered Child-Care Home · Sherman, Grayson County, TX · Operation No. 1684355
Marilyn Ponder holds a Registered issued July 16, 2019. In the state's 60-month public window it has 9 inspections on record with 7 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
July 16, 2019
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
11 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
111 Miller Dr, Sherman, TX 75090-8987
The 60-month record
9
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
7
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 0 · Medium High 3 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 7, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Inspection | 5 |
Deficiency records
September 30, 2024 Standard § 747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Corrected: December 16, 2024
September 30, 2024 Standard § 747.4607(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Corrected: December 16, 2024
November 8, 2021 Standard § 747.3703(a) - Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
November 8, 2021 Standard § 747.801(7) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
November 8, 2021 Standard § 746.615(a) - Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Corrected: January 12, 2022
November 8, 2021 Standard § 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Corrected: January 12, 2022
November 8, 2021 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Corrected: November 22, 2021
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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