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Little Mermaid IV Day Care Center

Child care center · 335 OLD PORT ISABEL RD, Brownsville, TX 78521-3546 · License 849802

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 29. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (72)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
2 746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
The employee list was outdated. An employee who is no longer present was in the list. Two employees who are currently employed were not on the list. This was corrected during the inspection.
Yes
4 746.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
Controlling person list is not being kept current. Previous director no longer present at this center has not been removed as a controlling person. Director no longer present as of 11/5/23. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as the operation notified licensing that director was no longer employed.
Yes
4 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
One child present in the toddler/pre-k area was not included in the sign in sheet. The child was added during the inspection. Child's first day of care was 09/23/2025.
5 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection.
4 746.4309 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Gates Locked
The locking mechanism in the gates is not accessible to the staff. The locks are outside the gate. The gates were locked during the inspection. Until the mechanism is changed the gates will remain unlocked during hours of operation.
4 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23.
3 746.201(7) - Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Based on the information obtained standard was found non-compliance as the operation only allows parents to sign in and sign out. The front exit door is always locked, Parents need to knock before entering.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (48)

48 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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