Mary's Daycare Learning Center
1121 SALTILLO ST, Edinburg, TX 78539 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 57
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Maria Sanchez
- Phone
- (956) 383-5494
- Regulated since
- May 13, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 849889 · number 1301066
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 1 | Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (3), Other (3) |
| 2022 | 9 | 2 | Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (3), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Some training certificates for four staff were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Director did not notify CCR the change of hours of the operation.
HHSC 746.301(6) — Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-22. Correction verified 2025-09-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation does not have a current fire inspection. The last fire inspection conducted was on 7/26/24.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-26. Correction verified 2025-09-25.
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Other
The sign in and out log was not maintained. There were 8 children present and only 6 were signed in. A child involved in an investigation was not signed out on the day of the incident. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was no authorization to obtain emergency medical care and to transport for a child involved in an investigation report.
HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-09-23. Correction verified 2025-09-23.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The door from the infant room was closing properly. There was overgrown grass in the outdoor area. The outdoor wooden fence was repaired.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Safety & premises
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Mar 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The outdoor wooden fence was observed with two broken panels.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-15.
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Illness & medication
Two out of five children files reviewed were missing the immunization records. One out of five children's files reviewed was missing the Name, address, and telephone number of the child s physician or an emergency care facility.
HHSC 746.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-20. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Other
The 15 children in care were not signed in. Corrected at Inspection: The children were signed in during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(8) — Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-18.
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Staff background & training
Staff training records were not available for review.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-21. Correction verified 2025-04-14.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2024, as required.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-01-25.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Attendance records for Director and one staff member were not listing all days and hours worked accurately.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-24. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
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Records & paperwork
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May 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A child under 2 years old was participating in a screen activity as observed during the inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Children transitioned to a planned activity.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-01. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Records & paperwork
Attendance records for Director and one staff member were not listing all days and hours worked.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-02. Correction verified 2023-05-23.
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Other
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Apr 20, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was using a cell phone for personal use while in charge of supervising children. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Cell phone was put away.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Staff background & training
6 staff training records were reviewed. 3 caregivers did not have a current CPR and First aid training.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-27. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Other Serious
An infant was observed asleep in a swing (restrictive device). Caregivers confirmed that infant sleeps in this device.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-20. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Illness & medication
Immunization records were not available for 3 out of 4 child's records reviewed.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-28. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Records & paperwork
Attendance records for Director and one staff member were not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-21. Correction verified 2023-05-01.
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Other
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May 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual without a background check was observed caring for a group of children during inspection. NOTE: Individual left the operation during inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Other
Two caregiver in different classrooms did not have the ages of the children available.
HHSC 746.1203(3) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Staff background & training
The following trainings were not available for review for two staff members caring for children: Staff #1 Medication administration SIDS Shaken Baby Syndrome Brain Development Food and allergic reactions Handling and storing hazardous materials Staff #2 Medication administration SIDS Shaken Baby Syndrome Brain Development Handling and storing hazardous materials
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Staff background & training
CPR and 1st aid trainings were expired for 1 caregiver and Director of operation. Trainings expired in March 2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-05-31.
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Other
2 electrical outlets were observed without a cover within child's reach in the toddler classroom. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection.
HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-12. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Director reported daily walkthrough of the outdoor area was not completed prior to children being outside. The following hazards were found: A nail on a fence at child's level, a nail at the bottom of a wooden seat, use zones overlapping, and a broken play equipment. NOTE: Hazards were removed during inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-16. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual fire inspection was not completed timely. Last fire inspection completed in June 2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-05-20. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Safety & premises
Fire drill documentation was not available for review for February, March, and April, 2022. NOTE: A fire drill was completed and documented during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-17. Correction verified 2022-05-19.
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Safety & premises
Emergency Evacuation diagrams were not posted in two classrooms as observed during inspection. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Evacuation diagrams were added.
HHSC 746.5207(b) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-12.
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Staff background & training Serious
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