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Martha's Playschool

12 critical, 12 serious findings across 52 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 2, 2025.

5300 S Expressway 83, Harlingen, TX 78552 · (956) 423-0753

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsHarlingen licensed centers, n=39

Critical findings12 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 40 inspections and 12 investigations (52 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 2, 2025.

Critical12 vs median 0

41% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 4

56% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2019Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 47

Texas HHSC operation #1675754 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
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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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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 14, 2026 to May 14, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 14, 2026 inspection
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- May 14, 2026 inspection
2025
Apr 14, 2025 to Nov 12, 202524 inspections and 8 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 12, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 3, 2025 inspection
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- Jul 3, 2025 inspection
- Jul 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jul 1, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 2, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 28, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 15, 2025 inspection
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- Apr 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 14, 2025 complaint investigation
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  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, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  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, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  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, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
Apr 2, 2025Complaint investigation
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
  As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.
  Corrected May 22, 2025, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
  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, verified Jun 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
2024
Dec 3, 2024 to Dec 3, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
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- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
Nov 26, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  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 Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Nov 26, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  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 Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
Nov 26, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  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 Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  Facility does not have a current fire inspection.
  Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified Jan 15, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  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 Nov 26, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4135(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Acceptable Loose-fill Surfacing
  Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.
  Corrected Dec 3, 2024, verified Dec 3, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4905.
2023
Dec 21, 2023 to Dec 21, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 21, 2023 inspection
- Dec 21, 2023 inspection
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- Dec 21, 2023 inspection

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

Jan 11, 2023 to Feb 3, 20238 inspections
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2022
Dec 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 30, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.
  Corrected Dec 30, 2022, verified Jan 11, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
Dec 29, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Dec 29, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Dec 29, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Dec 29, 2022Self-reported incident
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
  Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.
  Corrected Jan 30, 2023, verified Feb 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
Jan 13, 2022 to Dec 22, 202212 inspections
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- Jan 13, 2022 inspection

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