Martha's Playschool

5300 S EXPRESSWAY 83, Harlingen, TX 78552Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

42 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

November 12, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

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Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Martha's Playschool
License number
1675754
Location
5300 S EXPRESSWAY 83, Harlingen, TX 78552
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.0/100
Inspection record
42 inspections, last inspected November 12, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.0 / 100
Health100/100
Safety0/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

Quality Rating

4 Stars

Rated by Texas Rising Star, the state quality rating and improvement system.

32

Total Violations

Nov 12, 2025

Last Inspection

47

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (32)

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSAFETY746.5605(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1201(4)Apr 2, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-22

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 26, 2024

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4905Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 26, 2024

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 26, 2024

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4905Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(a)Nov 26, 2024

Facility does not have a current fire inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2025-01-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4905Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4905Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4135(b)Nov 26, 2024

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-03

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1601Nov 26, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Dec 30, 2022

Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Dec 30, 2022

Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Dec 30, 2022

Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2207(a)Dec 30, 2022

Observed two children under 24 months watching screen time.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 29, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 29, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 29, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

CRITICALSAFETY746.1203(4)Dec 29, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-30

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Martha's Playschool's safety grade?

Martha's Playschool has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.0 out of 100.

How many violations does Martha's Playschool have?

Martha's Playschool has 32 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Martha's Playschool last inspected?

Martha's Playschool was last inspected on November 12, 2025.

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