Marlin Headstart Center Eoac
Hwy 6 FM 147, Marlin, TX 76661
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
32 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 3, 2026.
28 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Meals Provided ,Snacks Provided
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07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Field tripsNot listed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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32 serious findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 3, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.1601 (4 visits); 746.901 (4 visits); 746.4907(d) (4 visits); 746.4503(b) (4 visits); 746.603(a) (4 visits); 746.4501(b) (4 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Mar 19, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
56 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
State verification published Mar 19, 2026.
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
- Mar 19, 2026 to Mar 19, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
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- Mar 19, 2026 inspection
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Mar 3, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
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.
Correction verified Mar 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 25, 2026Inspection5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4503(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
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.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Required Personnel Records
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.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901.
- 2025
- Apr 25, 2025 to Apr 25, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 25, 2025 inspection
- Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Apr 21, 2025Complaint investigation1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4501(b).
- Mar 26, 2025 to Apr 1, 20254 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Mar 26, 2025 complaint investigation
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- 2024
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Jun 27, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- 2023
- Sep 18, 2023 to Sep 18, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
- Sep 18, 2023 inspection
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- 2022
- Apr 5, 2022 to Oct 19, 202212 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 4, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 4, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- Apr 4, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 4, 2022Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(6).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.
Correction verified Apr 11, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
- Jan 6, 2022Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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 during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Oct 1, 1993
- Capacity
- 73 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-03:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Falls
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Hwy 6 FM 147, Marlin, TX 76661
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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