Martha Alicia Garcia
Registered Child-Care Home in Mission, Texas. License #1669478, issued April 4, 2018.
- Address
- 3705 N Palm Leaf Cir, Mission, TX 78574
- Phone
- (956) 905-0430
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes.
Openings
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Texas Rising Star
Texas Rising Star 2-star of a possible 4
A quality rating the state awards after an on-site assessment. Four stars is the highest.
In effect since May 16, 2025. From the state's provider report of March 17, 2026.
What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 21 areas it checked 4,055 standards at Martha Alicia Garcia between September 14, 2022 and September 29, 2026 and recorded 22 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 21 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 5 | 472 | 3 |
| Record keeping | 5 | 452 | 2 |
| Personnel | 5 | 645 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 3 | 93 | 0 |
| Activities | 4 | 128 | 0 |
| Infants | 3 | 233 | 0 |
| Toddlers | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 3 | 55 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 51 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 57 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 33 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 24 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 32 | 0 |
| Nutrition | 3 | 132 | 0 |
| Health practices | 4 | 439 | 2 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 302 | 4 |
| Physical facilities | 5 | 211 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety and equipment | 4 | 276 | 0 |
| Swimming pools | 2 | 52 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 4 | 208 | 2 |
| Transportation | 2 | 78 | 0 |
The table adds up to 4,033 of those standards. The remaining 22, including 7 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 14 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on September 29, 2026, and 22 citations.
- 2High
- 11Medium High
- 8Medium
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 22. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Medium September 11, 2026 Correction verified September 29, 2026
747.3935(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was not current. The CPSC form available for review had a date of 1/01/2025.
- Medium High September 11, 2026 Correction verified September 29, 2026
747.3705(b): Animals at Home - Home & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals
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.
- Medium High September 11, 2026 Corrected at inspection
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium High September 11, 2026 Correction verified September 29, 2026
747.3703(a): Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
Vaccination records were not available for a dog present inside the home.
- High September 11, 2026 Correction verified September 11, 2026
745.621(a)(2): AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
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.
- Medium High September 11, 2026 Correction verified September 29, 2026
747.5107(b): Fire Extinguishers Serviced
The fire extinguisher in the home was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fir extinguisher tag is February 2025.
- Medium High September 30, 2025 Correction verified October 2, 2025
747.5005(1): Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Monthly fire drills are not being practiced. The last time a fire drill was practiced was on June 2025.
- Medium September 30, 2025 Correction verified October 1, 2025
747.501(9): Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operational policies reviewed did not address the Parent Rights.
- Medium September 30, 2025 Correction verified October 1, 2025
747.401(a)(2): Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
The most recent inspection form was not posted. The inspection form posted had a date of 9/27/2022.
- Medium High April 12, 2024 Correction verified April 17, 2024
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The outdoor area designated for the children was observed with unkempt with a wheelbarrow and BBQ pit.
- High October 25, 2023 Correction verified November 1, 2023
747.2326(a)(1): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 4 month old infant was asleep in a car seat, restrictive device. Note: The infant was placed in a crib.
- Medium April 6, 2023 Correction verified April 14, 2023
747.801(3): Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
Personnel record for primary caregiver was not available for review. Dog vaccinations were not available for review.
- Medium High November 29, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3307(d): Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
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.
- Medium High October 11, 2022 Corrected at inspection
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
- Medium High September 27, 2022 Correction verified October 11, 2022
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Medium High September 27, 2022 Correction verified October 11, 2022
747.3501: Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 23, 2022
747.603(a)(2): Children's Records - Admission Information
There was no admission information for a child in care.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 28, 2022
747.3935(b): Children's Products- Annual Certification
There was no current CPSC Annual Certification.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified October 3, 2022
747.1309(a): Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
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
- Medium High September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 27, 2022
747.3203: Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
- Low September 14, 2022 Correction verified September 23, 2022
747.1327(c)(2): Documentation of Training Requirements-Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's Personnel record at the home
The CPR/First Aid Training Certificate did not include the required Pediatric CPR & First Aid training completed.
- Medium September 14, 2022 Correction verified October 4, 2022
747.501(8): Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
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.
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