Licensed center · Zapata, TX · one of 4 Avance Zapata South Elementary locations
The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool
- Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
- Capacity 64
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- Hours
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to preschool
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 4 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 64 children
Does not accept child care assistance
Meals provided
Snacks provided
Location and nearby daycares
708 Delmar St, Zapata, TX 78076 · Zapata County · 7 licensed daycares in 78076
Capacity rank 2 of 7 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Avance Zapata South Elementary0.2 mi · Licensed center · Preschool
- Little Angels Learning Center0.4 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Avance Zapata Early Head Start Center0.5 mi · Licensed center · Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Great Beginnings Child Care And Learning Center0.8 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Avance Fidel & Andrea Villarreal Elementary1.2 mi · Licensed center · Preschool
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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
- 1719406
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- October 2021
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
10 inspections on record, most recent Jun 17, 2026. 5 of 11 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
The center has two infant classrooms. Daily reports were not available for review in one classroom.
Corrected Jun 18, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 18, 2025Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.3301(i)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
A child was served an identified food allergen at the operation.
Corrected Jan 16, 2026
- 746.3301(i)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver/teacher did not have a current CPR training.
Corrected Sep 20, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
A former employee's background check was not inactivated within the required timeframe.
Corrected Oct 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 745.651(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.2431(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
The Infant Daily Report was missing the following information: Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.
Corrected Apr 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Six infants did not have a current Written Feeding Instructions.
Corrected Apr 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/29/21.
Corrected Apr 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2431(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 22, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
7 standards cited across 10 inspections, most recently Jun 17, 2026. All 7 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High114%
- Medium High343%
- Medium343%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 10 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 0 of 7 findings, 7 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 17, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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