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Finger Prints Learning Day Care

901 W Veterans Blvd, Palmview, TX 78572 · Hidalgo County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Finger Prints Learning Day Care is a licensed child care center in Palmview, TX, licensed for up to 23 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 35 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (16 of 35). None of them came in the last 12 months. 6% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 16 centers in Palmview and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#15 of 16 centers in Palmview
8High risk
13Medium High risk
13Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
35 citations from 12 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 6, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 25, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 4, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 22, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundFeb 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety16
Records & paperwork4
Training & qualifications4
Transportation2
Other standards2
Health & medication2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
One of the tricycle has a broken seat. Four of the tricycles are missing pedals. There are overgrown weeds in the outdoor play area. There is an unanchored metal pole by the soccer goals. The nets of the soccer goals are broken.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighJun 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Diaper changing mat in the infant room is torn and there were two uncovered dirty diapers on the diaper changing station. High chair seat attached to a table has multiple stains. There are bird dropping on top of the outdoor play kitchen and three play houses. There is an active red ant pile in the outdoor play area. Note: During inspection provider disposed of the dirty diapers and removed / replaced the seat attached to the table.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
MediumFeb 26, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle §746.5627
Operation has a transportation vehicle designed to seat eight or more persons without an electronic child safety alarm. Documentation showing when center first purchased or leased a vehicle was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Two staff files were reviewed. One file is missinng annual training certificates on the topics of management, abuse/neglect, hazardous materials, food allergies, administering medications, emergency prepardness, building safety and communicable diseases. The second file was not available for review including pre-service and first aid/CPR training.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 02/10/2023.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
Children ages 6mo, 16mo and 3yo were watching Mickey Mouse Club House.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
Medium HighDec 4, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Menu did not match the food items served during lunch. Operation did not serve a fruit nor vegetable portion during lunch. Two food items served during lunch time were expired; milk 12/03/2024 and ham 11/18/2024.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Last active play space and equipment daily check was documented on 2/2024.
Correction verified Dec 6, 2024
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 6mo child was asleep in a crib with a blanket.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined §746.2605(1)(A)
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionOther standards
Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs §746.2201
Operation did not have current lesson plans nor planned activities for the children in care.
Correction verified Dec 9, 2024
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
At arrival, an infant-age child was asleep and unsupervised in room #3.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
Medium HighDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Last health inspection was conducted on 02/10/2023.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 4, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Operation was found in disorder and disrepair. There is an accumulation of dust on the walls, fans and equipment. Part of the flooring is torn. There are stacks and bags of equipment within the classrooms. Part of the outdoor fence is broken.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
HighDec 4, 2024InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out §746.2805(8)
A 3yo child was placed in a high chair for standing up.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
MediumDec 4, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Four children's records were reviewed. One files was not available for review, including the feeding instructions. Three files were missing the updated special care statement. A file was missing immunization records.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
Medium HighDec 4, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children did not wash hands before lunch.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2024
HighJan 31, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: (1) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; (2) Procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs. The policy must address the requirements outlined in ?746.2202 of this chapter (relating to What are my responsibilities when planning activities for a child in care with special care needs?); and (3) Inform parents that they may visit the child-care center at any time during your hours of operationto observe their child, the child-care center's program activities, the building, the premises, and the equipment without having to secure prior approval.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The Children's Products Certification form used to prove that the operation has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the home was not current. The form available for review had a date of February 09, 2022.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have current training in transportation safety.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
A wall in a children's restroom was observed with peeling paint accessible to children.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2024
Medium LowJan 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 data from January 18, 2024, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by January 15, 2023, as required.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024
HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
A first aid kit was not available in the transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2023
Medium HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not serviced. The last service date on the fire extinguisher was on February 2021. A fire extinguisher in the center was not currently serviced. The last service date on the fire extinguisher was on January 2021.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
MediumFeb 3, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 of 4 children's files reviewed was missing the child's immunization record.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The center did not have an annual fire inspection completed. Most recent fire inspection provided is dated 2/01/2022 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
Medium HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The center did not have an annual health inspection completed. Most recent health inspection provided is dated 2/01/2022 and a renewal inspection is due every twelve months.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2023
HighFeb 3, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
A window designated as an emergency exit was blocked with a children's table and boxes of children's materials. A tree branch was observed blocking the window from the outside as a large piece of the tree branch was hanging in front of the window. This prevented children and staff from safely exiting through the window in case of an emergency. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a different window was designated as an emergency exit within the same room.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
Two electrical outlets were observed without a safety cover in the pre-k room. This posed a safety hazard as the electrical outlets were within children's reach. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as safety covers were placed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physical activities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Both director's were missing current annual training on Transportation Safety.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver was missing annual training of the following topics. At least 6 clock hours of annual training hours must be in one or more of the following topics: (1)Child growth and development; (2)Guidance and discipline; (3)Age-appropriate curriculum; and (4)Teacher-child interaction. At least 1 clock hour of the annual training hours must focus on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
Two fire extinguishers were not currently serviced. The service date on the tag was January 2021.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The children's products certification form used for verification that the center has reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and ensured that there are no unsafe products in the center was not current. The date documented on the form was 1/24/2020.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
MediumFeb 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Both director's were missing annual training on the following topics: (1)Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2)Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3)Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity23 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 29, 2016
DirectorMarisela Martinez
Phone9565199722
State operation #1595657

Common questions

Does Finger Prints Learning Day Care take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Finger Prints Learning Day Care’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Finger Prints Learning Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Finger Prints Learning Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 4, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Finger Prints Learning Day Care compare with other daycares in Palmview?

It is #15 of 16 centers in Palmview by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Finger Prints Learning Day Care last inspected?

May 6, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1595657 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.