No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Licensed Center · Texas
Little Mermaid Iv Day Care Center
335 Old Port Isabel Rd, Brownsville
Last inspected Sep 14, 2026 · Map
No deficiencies cited
About this program
- Licensed capacity
- 29
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Days
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Programs
- School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
- Accepts child care subsidies
- Yes
- License type
- Full Permit
- Issued
- Dec 28, 2005
- Phone
- 9565464664
No adverse action, corrective action or permit conditions on record.
State compliance summary
How many deficiencies Texas has recorded for this program, by risk level. This is not a quality rating: it describes compliance with the state’s minimum licensing standards.
2High risk
5Medium-high risk
1Medium risk
1Medium-low risk
0Low risk
10Inspections and investigations on record
Inspection history
Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Oct 7, 2025 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Sep 24, 2025 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2025-09-24.
Sep 30, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Inspector's note: Transportation training has not been updated. Expired on 8/14/23. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-04. - Critical Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Inspector's note: Toilet seat in the pre-kinder classroom and sewer pipe in the outdoor playground were observed broken at the time of inspection. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected by 2024-10-04.
Feb 27, 2024 · Inspection
No deficiencies cited
No infractions recorded at this inspection.
Feb 12, 2024 · Inspection
2 deficiencies cited
- Critical AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Inspector's note: Observed one caregiver present in the operation in charge of a group of children without a cleared background check at the time of inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-14. - Critical No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Inspector's note: Front exit door was locked and not working properly at the time of inspection. Risk level: High. Corrected by 2024-02-12.
Jan 31, 2024 · Complaint or incident investigation
1 deficiency cited
- Non-critical Operation Open to Parents At All Times
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium. Corrected by 2024-02-23.
Nov 9, 2023 · Inspection
1 deficiency cited
- Critical Report Change in Controlling Person
Inspector's note: 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. Risk level: Medium High. Corrected during the inspection.
Records come from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation. They describe conditions on the inspection date and may not reflect current conditions.