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Martha Alicia Garcia

Registered Child-Care Home · Mission, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1669478

Martha Alicia Garcia holds a Registered issued April 4, 2018. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Registered
Issued
April 4, 2018
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3705 N Palm Leaf Cir, Mission, TX 78574-4399
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 8 · Medium 9 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Oct 17, 2025 Inspection 0
Sep 30, 2025 Inspection 3
Apr 17, 2024 Inspection 0
Apr 12, 2024 Inspection 1
Nov 1, 2023 Inspection 0
Oct 25, 2023 Inspection 1
Apr 14, 2023 Inspection 0
Apr 6, 2023 Inspection 1
Nov 29, 2022 Inspection 1
Oct 11, 2022 Inspection 1
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection 2
Sep 14, 2022 Inspection 6
Oct 22, 2021 Inspection 3
Deficiency records
September 30, 2025 Standard § 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies reviewed did not address the Parent Rights.
Corrected: October 3, 2025
September 30, 2025 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly fire drills are not being practiced. The last time a fire drill was practiced was on June 2025.
Corrected: October 3, 2025
September 30, 2025 Standard § 747.401(a)(2) - Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The most recent inspection form was not posted. The inspection form posted had a date of 9/27/2022.
Corrected: October 3, 2025
April 12, 2024 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor area designated for the children was observed with unkempt with a wheelbarrow and BBQ pit.
Corrected: April 15, 2024
October 25, 2023 Standard § 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 4 month old infant was asleep in a car seat, restrictive device. Note: The infant was placed in a crib.
Corrected: October 25, 2023
April 6, 2023 Standard § 747.801(3) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Personnel record for primary caregiver was not available for review. Dog vaccinations were not available for review.
Corrected: April 10, 2023
November 29, 2022 Standard § 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The diaper changing mat was observed with brown and yellow stains. Corrected at Inspection: The diaper changing mat was cleaned during the inspection and the stains were removed.
Corrected: November 29, 2022
October 11, 2022 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a dog in the restroom used by the children. There was strong urine smell from the blanket used by the dog. The closet doors in the restroom were broken and can potentially fall on top of the children. Note: The dog was taken out of the restroom. The doors were removed from the restroom.
Corrected: October 11, 2022
September 27, 2022 Standard § 747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a bucket of water in the room used by the children. Note: The bucket of water was emptied. There were two knives in the kitchen counter accessible to the children in care. Note: The knives were removed and stored away.
Corrected: September 27, 2022
September 27, 2022 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor play area was observed clean. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink and the cabinet door was broken. It poses a risk to the children during meal preparation.
Corrected: September 27, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was no admission information for a child in care.
Corrected: September 16, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.1327(c)(2) - Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record at the home
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
The CPR/First Aid Training Certificate did not include the required Pediatric CPR & First Aid training completed.
Corrected: September 19, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver did not have the following required annual training topics for the training period, 4/2021-4/2022: -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The following policy was not included in the operational policies: (8) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). Your policies must include: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.3203 - Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor play area was observed with construction material which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink which does not have a cabinet door.
Corrected: September 19, 2022
September 14, 2022 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was no current CPSC Annual Certification.
Corrected: September 29, 2022
October 22, 2021 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There was no Children's Product Annual Certification.
Corrected: October 25, 2021
October 22, 2021 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver did not have the required annual training hours for the training period 4/04/20 to 04/04/21. The following trainings were missing: 1Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; 2Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ; and 3Understanding early childhood brain development. 4Emergency preparedness ; 5Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 6Administering medication 7Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; 8Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 9Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 10Management training
Corrected: November 5, 2021
October 22, 2021 Standard § 747.1314 - Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
Corrected: October 25, 2021
About these records

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