Marilyn Ponder
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
10 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
May 18, 2026
Latest inspection
April 13, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated May 18, 2026
- Provider
- Marilyn Ponder
- License number
- Not listed
- Location
- 111 MILLER DR, Sherman, TX 75090
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- C (Average), score 76.0/100
- Inspection record
- 10 inspections, last inspected April 13, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed May 18, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
42
Total Violations
Apr 13, 2026
Last Inspection
11
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (42)
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-12-16
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-01-12
The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-22
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marilyn Ponder's safety grade?
Marilyn Ponder has a safety grade of C (Average) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 76.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Marilyn Ponder have?
Marilyn Ponder has 42 total violations on record, including 18 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Marilyn Ponder last inspected?
Marilyn Ponder was last inspected on April 13, 2026.