Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center
107 N PHILLIPS ST, Carthage, TX 75633 · Panola County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 88
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Janet Worsham
- Phone
- (903) 690-0739
- Regulated since
- Jun 16, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1405967 · number 1742435
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
During the insepction a caregvier was present in the infants room without an active background check.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-07. Correction verified 2026-01-05.
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Other
During the walk through a television was on while a child was sleeping for nap time.
HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-06. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a pillow.
HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in their crib with a bottle.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jan 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During the inspection I heard a caregiver yelling towards children when they would not go to the potty.
HHSC 746.2805(5) — Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-05. Correction verified 2026-01-12.
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Other Serious
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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 30, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Employees of the operation did not use self control when an argument turned in a verbal and physical altercation which could have possibly put children at risk.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-03. Correction verified 2024-06-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 4, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 28, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 9, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The parent handbook must be updated to include the active play policies for INDOOR and OUTDOOR Active play Promotion Benefit Duration Examples plans for extreme weather
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The handbook does not include information provided to parents that the gang free zone is 1000 ft.
HHSC 746.501(b)(2) — Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-05-23. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection has been conducted and corrections are required before the initial permit can be issued.
HHSC 746.5105 — Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-30. Correction verified 2022-05-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The two vans used for transporation must have working alarms before the initial permit can be issued.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-06. Correction verified 2022-06-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.