Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center
335 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 20 serious findings across 29 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 12, 2024.
25 inspections · 4 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 29 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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07:00 AM-07:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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8 critical, 20 serious findings across 29 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Feb 12, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
7 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.631(a) (4 visits); 746.1316(a) (4 visits); 746.3407 (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.5209(c) (4 visits); 746.201(7) (4 visits); 746.305(a)(7) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Oct 7, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
41 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
State verification published Oct 7, 2025.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
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- 2026
- Sep 14, 2026InspectionNo findings
- 2025
- Oct 7, 2025 to Oct 7, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Oct 7, 2025 inspection
- Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- Sep 24, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.631(a).
- 2024
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1316(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- Feb 27, 2024 to Feb 27, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 27, 2024 inspection
- Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- Feb 12, 2024Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5209(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 26, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Standard 746.201(7).
- Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Standard 746.201(7).
- Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Standard 746.201(7).
- Jan 31, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024. Standard 746.201(7).
- 2023
- Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(7).
- Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(7).
- Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(7).
- Nov 9, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(7).
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- 2022
- Jan 28, 2022 to Dec 21, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Dec 21, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Dec 30, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Dec 30, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Dec 30, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
- Dec 30, 2021Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
Correction verified Jan 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4309.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.401(9).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Dec 28, 2005
- Capacity
- 29 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Cameron
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335 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville, TX 78521
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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