Palmview Head Start Academy
618 N BREYFOGLE RD, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 153
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-04:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Martina Garcia
- Phone
- (956) 583-4435
- Regulated since
- Apr 9, 2002
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 190790 · number 810067- 5371
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 5, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, it was determined that an alternative plan / activity was not established for a child that does not nap during the day.
HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other
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May 5, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have current training in Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing prior to having unsupervised access to children in care.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-26. Correction verified 2024-08-26.
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Other
A naptime is not being proivded for children 4 years of age.
HHSC 746.2901 — Supervised Naptime Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-21. Correction verified 2024-10-01.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not designated a qualified director since 11/10/2022.
HHSC 746.201(4) — Designating Director
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-01-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 5, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 15, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Two classrooms were observed with black mold on a wall located behind children's furniture. A third classroom was observed with stains that looked like mold on a wall located behind construction paper. The color of the stain in the third classroom was black, yellow, and green. External walls located on the North and South side of the building require maintenance. Part of a wall was bulging, and another section of the wall was cracked with an opening large enough where rain could seep through. The air conditioner vents in the classrooms were observed with dust and debris. Carpets in classrooms require maintenance. Carpets were observed with black stains.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2023-01-05.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Screen time was being provided to a group of children during lunch time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Safety & premises
A plastic border for the mulch was broken from a corner in the outdoor playground. This posed a safety hazard for children as the broken piece had sharp edges and is accessible to children. Note: Duct tape was used to cover the broken area temporarily.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-23. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Other
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Sep 6, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 15, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
Caregivers demonstrated poor judgment when they allowed children to run around the classroom and not intervene or redirect them. This created a situation in which a child fell and injured themself.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-21.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation staff did not contact emergency medical services immediately after a child was severely injured. The parent of the child was contacted and was provided with the choice of picking up the child or contact emergency medical services.
HHSC 746.3607(1) — Critical Injury - Contact EMS After Ensuring Supervision of Group
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-13. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
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Other Serious
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Dec 6, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 3, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 5, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The expiration date on the certificate of training reviewed was 9/21/2021.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). The expiration date on the certificate of training reviewed was 9/21/2021.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-11-01.
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Staff background & training
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Sep 25, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Other
Based on the information obtained during the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was conducting janitorial duties while caring for a group of children.
HHSC 746.1203(6) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-30. Correction verified 2021-12-06.
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Other
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