Texas records · FALLS County · MARLIN

Marlin Headstart Center EOAC

Licensed Center in MARLIN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 1, 1993

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
HWY 6 FM 147, MARLIN, TX 76661
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 1, 1993
Operation number
213302
Licensed capacity
73 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-03:30 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,712
Citations recorded11
Record coversJanuary 6, 2022 – March 19, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High2
Medium High3
Medium6

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 19, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 3, 20261 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
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 by the state on March 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 25, 20265 citations recorded5 of 1,008 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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 by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
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 by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth MaintainedRisk level: Medium High
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 by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
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 by the state on March 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
The cots in one of the classrooms were not labeled.

Correction verified by the state on March 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 25, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 255 standards cited at this visit
ReportMarch 26, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 27, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,002 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Out of six staff files reviewed, one caregiver did not have a certificate for medication training.

Correction verified by the state on June 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 251 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 954 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 4, 2022Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(6) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
Based on information gathered during the investigation it was determined that children in care were being yelled at inappropriately by a caregiver.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on the information gathered during the investigation it was determined that prohibit punishment was used against a child in care.

Correction verified by the state on April 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 6, 20221 citation recorded1 of 230 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.