Martin's Learning Academy

2711 COTTONWOOD LN, Balch Springs, TX 75180 · Dallas County

10cited violations

3serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 7
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Sharron Martin
Phone: (469) 563-0882
Regulated since: Nov 22, 2023
HHSC IDs: Operation 1434841 · number 1764719
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 4
Safety & premises 2
Staff background & training 3
Records & paperwork 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2024	1	0	Records & paperwork (1)
2023	9	3	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Nov 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Four children's records lacked a health statement.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-21. Correction verified 2024-12-03.
HHSC inspection history
May 20, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An individual was present at the operation with direct access to children in care with a Ineligible background check. Corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not have a mat or cot for the children in care.
  
  HHSC 747.4303(a) — Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-21. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have training in food allergies and building and physical premises safety.
  
  HHSC 747.1107(7) — Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/First aid.
  
  HHSC 747.1313(a) — Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
- Safety & premises
  There was no fence around the outdoor play area.
  
  HHSC 747.4105 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include how children will be released.
  
  HHSC 747.501(1) — Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operational policies did not include the emergency preparedness plan.
  
  HHSC 747.501(12) — Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-18.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies did not include the promotion of physical outdoor activity.
  
  HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-19.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The fireplace accessible to children did not have a guard.
  
  HHSC 747.5301(g) — Heating Devices Safe - Fireplace, Wood-burning Stove, Space Heater
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-05. Correction verified 2023-05-08.
HHSC inspection history

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Martin's Learning Academy, 2711 COTTONWOOD LN, Balch Springs, TX 75180-1461 (operation ID 1434841, operation number 1764719), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

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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.