Martha Alicia Garcia
3705 N PALM LEAF CIR, Mission, TX 78574 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (956) 905-0430
- Regulated since
- Apr 4, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1299989 · number 1669478
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5 | Safety & premises (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 10 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 3 | 1 | Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
There was no background check available for a household member present at the home during inspection. NOTE: The household member left the home premises during the inspection.
HHSC 745.621(a)(2) — AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
A frog was observed in a bucket filled with water in front of the home's entrance door. This posed a safety hazard as the bucket was accessible to children in care. Note: This was addressed with the primary caregiver and the bucket of water with frog were removed from the entrance area.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-09-11.
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Records & paperwork Serious
Vaccination records were not available for a dog present inside the home.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two dogs unfamiliar to the primary caregiver were observed in the children's outdoor playground. The dogs were placed in the outdoor playground by the primary carregiver and posed a safety hazard for children in care.
HHSC 747.3705(b) — Animals at Home - Home & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-11. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Other
The Children's Products Certification form was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date of 1/01/2025.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-14. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire extinguisher in the home was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fir extinguisher tag is February 2025.
HHSC 747.5107(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-18. Correction verified 2026-09-29.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 30, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
The most recent inspection form was not posted. The inspection form posted had a date of 9/27/2022.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
Monthly fire drills are not being practiced. The last time a fire drill was practiced was on June 2025.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-02.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies reviewed did not address the Parent Rights.
HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-03. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Records & paperwork
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Apr 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 12, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The outdoor area designated for the children was observed with unkempt with a wheelbarrow and BBQ pit.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 4 month old infant was asleep in a car seat, restrictive device. Note: The infant was placed in a crib.
HHSC 747.2326(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-10-25. Correction verified 2023-11-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 6, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Personnel record for primary caregiver was not available for review. Dog vaccinations were not available for review.
HHSC 747.801(3) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-10. Correction verified 2023-04-14.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mat was observed with brown and yellow stains. Corrected at Inspection: The diaper changing mat was cleaned during the inspection and the stains were removed.
HHSC 747.3307(d) — Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-29.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Oct 11, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a dog in the restroom used by the children. There was strong urine smell from the blanket used by the dog. The closet doors in the restroom were broken and can potentially fall on top of the children. Note: The dog was taken out of the restroom. The doors were removed from the restroom.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The outdoor play area was observed clean. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink and the cabinet door was broken. It poses a risk to the children during meal preparation.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
There was a bucket of water in the room used by the children. Note: The bucket of water was emptied. There were two knives in the kitchen counter accessible to the children in care. Note: The knives were removed and stored away.
HHSC 747.3501 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-27. Correction verified 2022-10-11.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Sep 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver did not have the following required annual training topics for the training period, 4/2021-4/2022: -Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations -Administering medication -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-30. Correction verified 2022-10-03.
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Staff background & training
The CPR/First Aid Training Certificate did not include the required Pediatric CPR & First Aid training completed.
HHSC 747.1327(c)(2) — Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record at the home
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The outdoor play area was observed with construction material which pose a safety hazard for the children during outdoor play. There were cleaning products under the kitchen sink which does not have a cabinet door.
HHSC 747.3203 — Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-19. Correction verified 2022-09-27.
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Other
There was no current CPSC Annual Certification.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios
The following policy was not included in the operational policies: (8) Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities and Activity Plan). Your policies must include: (A) The duration of physical activity at your home, both indoor and outdoor; (B) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (C) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor time.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-10-04.
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Records & paperwork
There was no admission information for a child in care.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-16. Correction verified 2022-09-23.
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Staff background & training
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Oct 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Primary caregiver did not have the required annual training hours for the training period 4/04/20 to 04/04/21. The following trainings were missing: 1Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome; 2Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) ; and 3Understanding early childhood brain development. 4Emergency preparedness ; 5Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; 6Administering medication 7Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; 8Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and 9Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials 10Management training
HHSC 747.1309(a) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-05. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Staff background & training Serious
The primary caregiver did not have a current transportation training.
HHSC 747.1314 — Transportation Safety Training-Primary Caregiver and Employee Transporting
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-10.
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Other
There was no Children's Product Annual Certification.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-10-25. Correction verified 2021-11-08.
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Staff background & training
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