Texas records · CAMERON County · HARLINGEN

Martha's Playschool

Licensed Center in HARLINGEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 31, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 5300 S EXPRESSWAY 83, HARLINGEN, TX 78552 8604
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: July 31, 2019
Operation number: 1675754
Licensed capacity: 47 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	4
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,740
Citations recorded	8
Record covers	January 13, 2022 – May 14, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	4
Medium High	2
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMay 14, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 660 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 604 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJuly 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJuly 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportApril 2, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High

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

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

As per information gathered during DFPS investigation, neglectful supervision was found reason to believe.

Correction verified by the state on June 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 26, 20244 citations recorded4 of 674 standards cited at this visit

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Facility does not have a current annual certification regarding unsafe children's products.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 15, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4905 - Acceptable Loose-fill SurfacingRisk level: Medium High

Observed two play structures each with a slide in the outdoor play area without surfacing material.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 597 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 11, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 29, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

Based on information gathered, a caregiver failed to properly supervise a child who ate several pea gravels while in care.

Correction verified by the state on February 3, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 22, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 939 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionJanuary 13, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 247 standards cited at this visit

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.