Maria Villatoro-ventura
708 N RED RIVER ST, Mexia, TX 76667 · Limestone County
Program
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Licensed capacity
- 12
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Phone
- (254) 495-2507
- Regulated since
- Aug 20, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1119724 · number 1521679
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Apr 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on the floor within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the wipes were moved.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-17. Correction verified 2026-04-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detector in the kitchen, which is a room used by children, was beeping.
HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-24. Correction verified 2026-04-20.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not have any trainings for the 2024-2025 training year.
HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-06-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
There was a bottle of Clorox wipes on a counter within reach of children. This was corrected during the inspection when the bottle was moved to the top of the fridge.
HHSC 747.3203(13) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-05. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Other
The CPSC form was last signed 5/15/24. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver signed the form verifying that she has reviewed the recall list.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-05.
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Records & paperwork
The permit renewal letter and employee list were not posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(6) — Posting Requirements-Licensing Notices
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-12. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two of the smoke detectors in the home were beeping and needed new batteries. One of the smoke detector's batteries was changed during the inspection.
HHSC 747.5113 — Installation of Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's files reviewed, one child was missing an emergency contact, two were missing a parent's signature agreeing to the parent handbook, one was missing a health statement, two were missing immunization records, one was missing a medication administration log, and all four were missing sign-in and -out logs.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-04-19. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
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Staff background & training
One household member who was not counted in ratio was missing documentation of orientation.
HHSC 747.905(2) — Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-03-19. Correction verified 2026-04-06.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 20, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver's first aid and CPR training expired in August 2024.
HHSC 747.1303(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-03-29.
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Other
A dog in the home had a rabies vaccination that expired in February 2025.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-03. Correction verified 2025-04-04.
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Safety & premises
There was no fire drill recorded in February. This was corrected during the inspection when a fire drill was done and the children were able to exit the home in under three minutes.
HHSC 747.5005(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-03-20.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The primary caregiver did not have training certificates available for review for training in SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome, early childhood brain development, abuse and neglect, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, administering medication, preventing emergencies due to allergic reactions, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling hazardous materials.
HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-25. Correction verified 2024-06-24.
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Other
During the inspection, an infant was watching television. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver was informed that children under two cannot watch television and the television was turned off.
HHSC 747.2105(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-15.
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Food & allergies
There were no infant feeding instructions for an infant who was still on formula.
HHSC 747.2321(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-22. Correction verified 2024-05-22.
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Records & paperwork
A cat in the home did not have any vaccination records available for review.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-05. Correction verified 2024-05-30.
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Safety & premises
The first aid kit did not have a guide to first aid.
HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Other
The children's product recall form had not been signed since 2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the primary caregiver signed a new form verifying that she reviewed the recall list.
HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-15.
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Records & paperwork
The home's most recent licensing report was not posted.
HHSC 747.401(a)(2) — Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-24. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
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Illness & medication
Out of four children's records reviewed, two did not have the admission date and four needed updated immunization records.
HHSC 747.603(a)(2) — Children's Records - Admission Information
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-12. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises
The dates of the most recent fire drill and tests for fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide detectors, and smoke detectors were not recorded. This was corrected during the inspection when the drills and tests were recorded.
HHSC 747.801(7) — Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-05-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the inspection it was found that the primary caregiver CPR/First Aid certificate expired in December 2020.
HHSC 747.1007(5) — Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-31. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
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Other
During the inspection the provider did not have documentation of current vaccinations for pets in the home.
HHSC 747.3703(a) — Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-12. Correction verified 2022-08-12.
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Supervision & ratios
During the inspection the operational policies did not have a policy on the promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activities.
HHSC 747.501(8) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-29.
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Staff background & training
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