Rubber Ducky Child Day Care Center
7055 OLD MILITARY RD, Brownsville, TX 78520 · Cameron County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 30
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-08:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Veronica Martinez
- Phone
- (956) 541-8054
- Regulated since
- May 24, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 767348 · number 1234246
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 12 | 8 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/16/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/14/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle has not been serviced since September 2023 at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Feb 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Annual health inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 4/16/2024.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/14/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle has not been serviced since September 2023 at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-17. Correction verified 2026-02-26.
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Other
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 21, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-01-30. Correction verified 2026-01-22.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
8 month old infant did not have a written feeding instruction signed by the parent of health care professional on file at the of inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Records & paperwork
4 children's files were evaluated and 1 did not have a health statement on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Other
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Mar 31, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
8 month old infant did not have a written feeding instruction signed by the parent of health care professional on file at the of inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
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Records & paperwork
4 children's files were evaluated and 1 did not have a health statement on file at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-07. Correction verified 2025-04-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-02. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Records & paperwork
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Jan 24, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 21, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-02. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Records & paperwork
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Water was not served with the afternoon snack.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Other
The loosefill in the slide's use zone is less than the required 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-13.
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Food & allergies
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May 8, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Water was not served with the afternoon snack.
HHSC 746.3301(f)(1) — Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking water available at every snack, mealtime, and during and after active play
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-09. Correction verified 2024-06-05.
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Other
The loosefill in the slide's use zone is less than the required 6 inches.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-31. Correction verified 2024-05-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 11, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Validation is not being validated every 3 months. Last validation was done on 2/17/2022.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 12, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Validation is not being validated every 3 months. Last validation was done on 2/17/2022.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jan 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 13, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a volunteer present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
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 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation went on a field trip with a total of 11 children and 2 staff; however the transportation vehicle is only an 8 passenger vehicle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation went on a field trip and there were no signed permission forms from the parent or identifiable shirt or name on the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3001 — Field Trips - Ensure Safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection toddler classroom is being used as a storage room.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/19/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 3/2019.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
Observed a volunteer present and in charge of a group of children in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
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 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation went on a field trip with a total of 11 children and 2 staff; however the transportation vehicle is only an 8 passenger vehicle.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation went on a field trip and there were no signed permission forms from the parent or identifiable shirt or name on the children at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.3001 — Field Trips - Ensure Safety
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-29. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
At the time of inspection toddler classroom is being used as a storage room.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-13. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection has not been updated. Last inspected on 5/19/2021.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-13.
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Safety & premises
Fire extinguisher in the vehicle used for transportation has not been serviced. Last serviced on 3/2019.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-01. Correction verified 2022-07-01.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.