Registered Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77075
Between Jun 10, 2025 (the first state visit on record) and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Marina Ibarra for 13 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 2 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.501 (5 times, most recently Jun 10, 2025).
The state lists Marina Ibarra as serving infant, toddler, pre-kindergarten, and school-age children, open 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Before School Care, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided.
Registered child care homes in Texas care for up to 6 children in the caregiver’s own residence, plus up to 6 more school-age children after school (12 at most). They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get an unannounced state inspection at least once every two years. The state lists Marina Ibarra with a capacity of 12.
Of the 13 violations at Marina Ibarra, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 4 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work
| Weight | Violations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| High | 2 | 15% |
| Medium High | 4 | 31% |
| Medium | 7 | 54% |
| Medium Low | 0 | 0% |
| Low | 0 | 0% |
Marina Ibarra had 13 violations since Jun 10, 2025, a shorter record than most, more than the five-year median of 6 across Houston’s 355 registered child care homes, and 6.5 per routine inspection against a median of 2.2 — a count of state records, not a rating.
1 rule was cited more than once at Marina Ibarra since Jun 10, 2025.
| Rule | Times | What the rule covers |
|---|---|---|
| 747.501 Medium | 5 | The child-care home must have written policies on set topics, including how children are released, illness and exclusion, medication, medical emergencies, discipline, infant sleep, physical activity, parent rights, and its emergency plan. The policies must also tell parents how to find the state minimum standards, the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and the HHSC website. Official rule text Most recent: Jun 10, 2025 · first: Jun 10, 2025 |
| Year | Routine inspections | All state visits | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (from Jun 10) | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
2 visits on record since Jun 10, 2025, newest first, including visits that found nothing.
| Date | Type | Rules checked | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | 1041 | 4 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1061 | 9 |
High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
An 18 month old was observed eating whole blueberries during lunch time.
Official text of rule 747.3117
Medium High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
A ten month old infant was observed seated in a highchair without the required straps. Note: This was corrected during the inspection.
Official text of rule 747.2307
Medium · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
One child record out of four childrens record did not contain the required health statement.
In plain English: For each child who does not attend pre-K or school away from the home, the child-care home must have a health statement within one week of admission. This is usually a written statement from a licensed health-care professional who examined the child in the past year saying the child can take part in the program; the rule also allows a parent's religious affidavit, or a parent's interim statement followed by the professional's statement within 12 months. Official rule text
Medium High · Jul 28, 2026 · Inspection
One child record out of four children records did not contain the address for the emergency contact.
In plain English: Before admitting a child, the home must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the home offers them. Official rule text
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policy did not contain the procedures for parents to access Minimum standards online, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline; and HHSC website.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policy did not contain the safe sleep for infants section.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium High · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have a first aid kit available in the home.
Official text of rule 747.3801
High · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policy did not contain the emergency preparedness plan.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have the required Keeping children safe poster.
In plain English: The child-care home must post, where parents can easily see them during operating hours, its license or registration, the letter or form from its most recent licensing inspection or investigation, the state's Keeping Children Safe notice, required phone numbers, and a list of employees' first and last names. For food allergies that need an emergency plan, it must either post a list of those allergies or make sure everyone who prepares and serves food knows about them. Official rule text
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
A statement of health was not available for the dog living in the home.
In plain English: The child-care home must keep proof that its dogs and cats have the vaccinations Texas law requires. It must also have a statement of health from a local veterinarian for its animals, except small rodents such as guinea pigs, mice, and hamsters. Official rule text
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operation did not have the emergency telephone numbers posted.
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policy did not contain the promotion of physical activity section.
Plain-English explanation above
Medium · Jun 10, 2025 · Inspection
The operational policy did not contain a section notifying parent of a dog living in the home.
Plain-English explanation above
Based on the kinds of rules cited at Marina Ibarra:
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This page reports the state’s records for Marina Ibarra; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.
Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).