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Texas HHSC records list 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated February 18, 2026.
The same records list 8 cited deficiencies dated January 11, 2024 to February 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 3 High, 1 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 of these citations.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 8 cited deficiencies for Marlin Little Pup Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (3 High, 1 Medium High, 4 Medium).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-02-18.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 3 |
| Medium High | 1 |
| Medium | 4 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.
2026-02-18 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
The operation had not submitted a background check for one of the caregivers present. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
Corrected at inspection
2026-02-18 · 746.3420(5) · Medium High
Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on the counter within children's reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the hand sanitizer was moved to a shelf out of reach.
Corrected at inspection
2026-02-03 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
The parent handbook was missing the hours, days, and months of operation; procedures for parents to enroll their children; the benefits of physical activity; instructions for how parents can review the operation's compliance history; information on daily health checks and staff…
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27
2026-02-18 · 746.3420(5) · Medium High
Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on the counter within children's reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the hand sanitizer was moved to a shelf out of reach.
2026-02-18 · 745.621(a)(2) · High
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-02-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation had not submitted a background check for one of the caregivers present. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
2026-02-03 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
The parent handbook was missing the hours, days, and months of operation; procedures for parents to enroll their children; the benefits of physical activity; instructions for how parents can review the operation's compliance history; information on daily health checks and staff vaccinations; procedures for care of children with special needs; information that the center is a gang-free zone; and information on parents' rights.
2025-02-26 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
Director only had 3 hours of training for the 2024-25 year.
2025-02-26 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-03-26. Correction verified: 2025-04-28.
2 of the 5 chldrens observed records did not contain the signed parents rights document.
2024-01-11 · 746.1305(a)(7) · Medium
Pre-service Training- Health Practices
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-29. Correction verified: 2024-01-29.
All of the caregivers had the required hours of pre-service training; however, the pre-service did not include training on preventing the spread of communicable diseases.
2024-01-11 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-25. Correction verified: 2024-01-25.
Out of four staff files reviewed, all of them were missing employment start dates, two were missing documentation of how they met the minimum education qualifications, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, three of them were missing documentation of how they met the minimum age requirements, three of them were missing a copy of photo ID, and all of them were missing a statement that they received abuse/neglect training during orientation.
2024-01-11 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-01-17. Correction verified: 2024-01-17.
The operational policies were missing the hours, days, and months of operation, a pomotion of physical activity, procedures for parent visits and participation, requirements for employee vaccinations, procedures for including special needs children, and a notification to parents that the center is a gang-free zone.
2023-08-30 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
While reviewing the operational policies, observed that they were missing the benefits of physical activity, a statement on what employee vaccinations are required, a statement that they do not use insect repellent or sunscreen, their procedures for inclusive services for children with special needs, the weather criteria they will use to determine when they will limit or not do outdoor play, and a plan for indoor physical activity when they cannot do outdoor play.
2023-08-30 · 745.405 · High
Operating Prior to Issuance
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation had children in care prior to receiving a permit. This was corrected when the operation was notified that they could not have children in care until their permit was issued, and children were no longer in care at the time of this inspection.
2023-08-30 · 746.4301(a) · Medium
Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
Observed that the daycare did not have an outdoor area for the children to use.
2023-08-30 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-01. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
Observed that the director had not signed a form certifying that she had reviewed the CPSC recall list.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1458746
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.