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Lourdes Martinez

12 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Oct 4, 2024.

5718 S 28th Ln, McAllen, TX 78503 · (956) 750-2206

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Oct 4, 2024.

Critical0 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2008Registered

Practical8a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 9

Texas HHSC operation #896649 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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.

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2025
Sep 16, 2025 to Sep 16, 20254 inspections
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- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
- Sep 16, 2025 inspection
2024
Nov 7, 2024 to Nov 7, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
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- Nov 7, 2024 inspection
Oct 4, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
  Interest centers were not observed at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  2 infants were being cared for at operation at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  1 out of 2 dogs did not have current vaccinations.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Oct 4, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  2 infants were being cared for at operation at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  1 out of 2 dogs did not have current vaccinations.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
  Interest centers were not observed at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(1).
Oct 4, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
  Interest centers were not observed at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  2 infants were being cared for at operation at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  1 out of 2 dogs did not have current vaccinations.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
Oct 4, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  1 out of 2 dogs did not have current vaccinations.
  Corrected Oct 18, 2024, verified Oct 16, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
  Interest centers were not observed at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 25, 2024, verified Nov 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2503(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
  2 infants were being cared for at operation at time of inspection.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2024, verified Oct 4, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.301(4).

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2022
Nov 17, 2022 to Nov 17, 20224 inspections
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- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
- Nov 17, 2022 inspection
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Complete operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Complete operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Complete operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Standard 747.207(1).
Nov 10, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Complete operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Nov 17, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Nov 10, 2022, verified Nov 17, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 12, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for three dogs were not available for review during inspection
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The following trainings were not available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  A written activity plan was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  Documentation of orientation for two household members was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
Oct 12, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The following trainings were not available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for three dogs were not available for review during inspection
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  Documentation of orientation for two household members was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  A written activity plan was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
Oct 12, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The following trainings were not available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for three dogs were not available for review during inspection
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  Documentation of orientation for two household members was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  A written activity plan was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
Oct 12, 2022Inspection
6 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
  Documentation of orientation for two household members was not available for review.
  Corrected Oct 19, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
  A written activity plan was not available during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 21, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2102(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
  Documentation of vaccinations for three dogs were not available for review during inspection
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  A child under the age of 2 was observed watching cartoons on a TV during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. TV was turned off and activities were resumed.
  Corrected Oct 12, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Policies Comply with Rules
  Operational policies were not available for review during inspection.
  Corrected Oct 28, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  The following trainings were not available for review for training year 2021-2022: -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction. -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Oct 26, 2022, verified Nov 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).

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