Mama Grace Playhouse
A licensed child care home in Pearsall, Texas 78061
908 S Walnut St, Pearsall, Texas 78061. (830) 334-4904.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 45 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Frio County: 4.5
- 6 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 31 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
45 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 8 child care providers in Frio County had 4.5.
31 inspections on record. The latest, on Nov 3, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Apr 15, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Nov 13, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Requirements during probation, at the inspection on Sep 23, 2025
3 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
45 deficiencies in 17 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 7, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“An infants diaper was changed on the sofa.”
Sep 2, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two out of three child records evaluated had out of date immunizations on file.”
Jun 16, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary and assistant caregiver do not have current training in pediatric first-aid. The training expired on 05/11/2026.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“The primary and assistant caregivers do not have current training in pediatric CPR. The training expired on 05/11/2026.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The food program child meal patterns were not followed during lunch time as the meal was lacking food components such as a vegetable, fruit, and milk. A child was served a bean and cheese taco for lunch.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups
“A toddler was observed to be asleep with a bottle in the pack and play. This was corrected when it was addressed and the bottle was removed from the pack and play.”
Apr 15, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The operation did not meet the condition regarding creating a plan 30 days prior to the probation ending addressing how the operation plan to maintain compliance.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
“Complete training records for one caregiver were unavailable for review.”
Mar 18, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The meal served did not follow the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal patterns as it was lacking food components such as a fruit and vegetable.”
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Food Service and Preparation - Safe and Sanitary
“A caregiver fed a child lunch with their hands.”
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Nutrition and Food Service - Second Serving
“There was not enough food served to provide for a second serving of vegetable, fruit, grain, and milk groups.”
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Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage
“A meal that was provided by a parent for their child was halved and shared with another child in care. The meal was not intended for two children.”
Nov 13, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The operation did not have documentation to indicate which subchapter was reviewed for October and what date it was reviewed. They also did not have it noted down when they reviewed the HHS website.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The children’s product certification had not been certified in over 12 months. It was last certified in September 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the Children’s Product Certification form was re-certified.”
Sep 23, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“Re-cite: The operation has not met the conditions set by Child Care Enforcement. They failed to conduct a quarterly review of deficiencies. They also have not completed a child records evaluation form since June 2025. The operation has also not documented areas of concerns identified during daily walkthroughs and what was done to correct the concern.”
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Children Handwashing Before Eating
“A child’s hands were not washed before sitting down for snack. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and hands were washed.”
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Required Health Statement
“Re-cite: One out of four child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a doctor. The child has been enrolled for over 12 months.”
Aug 26, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Requirements during probation
“The operation has not met the condition set by Child Care Enforcement. They failed to maintain dated documentation of the subchapters being reviewed. The operation also did not review the HHSC website as required per probation.”
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Required Health Statement
“Two out of four child records evaluated were lacking a health statement signed by a doctor. Both children have been enrolled for over 12 months.”
Jun 25, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
“Two children were served a snack without a sanitary holder. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.”
May 28, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements during probation
“The provider did not comply with the conditions set in the corrective action plan. The provider did not create an individual training plan within the required 15 days nor did the provider include screen time in the operational policies within the 15 days.”
Apr 14, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Menus Available to Licensing
“A menu for the current week was not available for review.”
Feb 5, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Multiple negative statements were witnessed being utilized by a caregiver when redirecting children’s behavior.”
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Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities
“5 children in care did not participate in outdoor activities in the afternoon for the minimum daily required time.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Screen time was being utilized while a child under 2 years of age was present.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Screen time was observed to exceed one hour.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Four toddler cups were observed to be lacking a label identifying which child it belongs to. A cup was given to the wrong child.”
Dec 17, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Handwashing Procedures
“A caregiver did not use soap and water to wash hands after changing a diaper. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver.”
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Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“A diaper was changed on the sofa and there was not a diaper changing mat utilized. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and a non-absorbant mat that can be utilized for diaper changing was made available by the owner.”
Dec 4, 2024: assessment1 deficiency
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Policies Comply with Rules
“Re-cited: This citation is being recited because operation failed to update and create complete operational policies. The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, emergency preparedness, and information on how to access the abuse/neglect hotline and HHSC website.”
Oct 15, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, emergency preparedness, and information on how to access the abuse/neglect hotline and HHSC website.”
Sep 24, 2024: inspection7 deficiencies
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational polices were lacking several required items including: a statement regarding medication administration, safe sleep policy for infants, promotion of indoor/outdoor physical activity, parent rights, and emergency preparedness.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Screen time activities were utilized when a child under 2 years old was present. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the screen time activity ended.”
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Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
“The most recent licensing inspection form was not posted.”
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Posting Requirements-Keeping Children Safe Poster
“The Keeping Children Safe poster was not posted.”
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Health Statement on File
“2 out of 4 children’s records reviewed were lacking a health statement.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Proof of Liability Insurance
“There were no documents to verify that the parents have been notified in writing that the operation does not carry liability insurance.”
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Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
“Documentation for safety drills was not available.”
May 8, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Re-Cited: 1 out of 4 children’s records reviewed were missing immunization records.”
Apr 22, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
“There was a ziploc bag with multiple prescription medications located in the dining area and it was accessible to children in care.”
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Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
“The primary caregiver and substitute caregiver are both lacking up to date pediatric first aid and CPR. Both caregivers trainings expired in 2023.”
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Food Service and Preparation - Use Sanitary Holders
“2 children were served their afternoon snack on a bare table.”
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Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The dining room and kitchen area had large amounts of mail, paperwork, and various items that children could access. There were multiple toys along the fenceline outside with spiderwebs. There was also a container of lighter fluid and a large jug of disinfectant solution accessible to children in the backyard play area. There were also a couple of cracked/broken play items outside.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“1 out of 4 children’s records reviewed were missing immunization records.”
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Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“1 out of 4 children’s records reviewed was missing an admission date.”
14 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 25, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“Caregiver lacked 24 annual training hours.”
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Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“Provider lacked 30 hours of annual training.”
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were not complete.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Two of seven children’s records reviewed lacked address for emergency contact.”
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Children’s Products- Annual Certification
“The children’s product form was not re-certified.”
Nov 14, 2022: inspection7 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“Four toddlers were observed sitting in high chairs for more than 40 minutes to ensure they do not run around the infant child on the floor.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Scrren time was being used with a child 8 months old and a 13 month old.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily
“Screen time was observed to be utilized for more than one hour in addition, one 4 year old child was allowed to have screen time on a cell phone for more than one hour.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One eight month old child not on table food did not have any written feeding instructions. A copy of an example of a feeding form was provided.”
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Crib Activities
“One 12 month old baby was left awake in an empty crib for more than 45 minutes.”
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Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“One out of four children’s files lacked a signed copy of acknowledgment of the operational policy.”
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Required Personnel Records- Licensed Homes - signed dated statement that caregiver attended child maltreatment training
“One out of two staff files lacked a signed statement of receiving copy of the operational policy.”
Dec 20, 2021: inspection2 deficiencies
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
“Two out of two staff records lacked SIDS training.”
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Required Health Statement
“Three out of four children’s records lavcked a health statemnet signed by a physican.”
All 32 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 7, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 28, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 24, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| May 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 14, 2022 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Child-Care Home, permit issued Sep 14, 1998.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 12 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 0 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: SUSI).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 8 child care providers in Frio County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4.5; this one had 45.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| The Alicia R. Yanez Center Kids Are First-Pearsall | 1 |
| Esmeralda Aguirre | Not given |
| Cplc Mshs Pearsall | 0 |
| Kidville Early Childhood Learning Center | 4 |
| Tiny Blessings Daycare | 3 |
| Mama Grace Playhouse This child care provider | 45 |
| Sunshine Day Care Center | 5 |
| Lil Pups Day Care | 7 |
| Dilley Isd Early Childhood Center | 11 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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