Marilyn Ponder

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Up to 11 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Before-school care
• After-school care
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

Licensing and inspection record

Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.

Permit

On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026

Operation number

1684355

Permit type

Registered home

Licensed since

July 2019

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

9 inspections on record, most recent Apr 13, 2026. 2 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.

• Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 16, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 18, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
• Mar 17, 2025Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
• Dec 31, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 30, 2024Inspection2 standards cited

  • 747.4607(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

    The distance from the swing beam to the surface below measures 6'10.5" and the distance between the swings to the rear fence measures 10'.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2024

  • 747.4605(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less

    The use zone in front of the outdoor slide measuring less than six feet high, is less four feet from the fence in front of the exit of the slide.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2024

• Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Jun 7, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Nov 8, 2021Inspection5 standards cited

  • 747.801(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation

    The last documented safety drills; fire/lockdown/severe weather, were last conducted on 7/16/21. No current date of the drills were available.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.613(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

    At the time of inspection 2 children did not have their immunization record on file for review.

    Corrected Jan 12, 2022

  • 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations

    At the time of inspection the vaccination records for the cats and dogs present in the home was not available for review.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Children's Records - Admission Information

    At the time of inspection 3 children did not have their admissions information documentation available for review.

    Corrected Nov 22, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.615(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Exemptions for Immunization Requirements Must Meet Criteria Specified by DSHS

    At the time of inspection 2 children were marked for exemption from immunizations, but did not have the required exemption affidavit on file for review.

    Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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