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Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center

107 N Phillips St, Carthage, TX 75633 · Panola County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Carthage, TX, licensed for up to 88 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (3 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 6 centers in Panola County and better than 41% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 41%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 6 centers in Panola County
6High risk
1Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
10 citations from 13 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected May 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)May 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 2, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios3
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighJan 5, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket and a pillow.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
Medium HighJan 5, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
During the insepction a 6 month old infant was observed sleeping in their crib with a bottle.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
MediumJan 5, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the walk through a television was on while a child was sleeping for nap time.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
HighJan 5, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During the insepction a caregvier was present in the infants room without an active background check.
Correction verified Jan 5, 2026
HighJan 1, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling §746.2805(5)
During the inspection I heard a caregiver yelling towards children when they would not go to the potty.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
HighMay 8, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Employees of the operation did not use self control when an argument turned in a verbal and physical altercation which could have possibly put children at risk.
Correction verified Jun 10, 2024
HighMay 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Corrections Made to Fire Inspection §746.5105
The fire inspection has been conducted and corrections are required before the initial permit can be issued.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
HighMay 9, 2022InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
The two vans used for transporation must have working alarms before the initial permit can be issued.
Correction verified Jun 1, 2022
LowMay 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Operational Policies - Inform Parents Areas Within 1000 feet of Center is a Gang Free Zone §746.501(b)(2)
The handbook does not include information provided to parents that the gang free zone is 1000 ft.
Correction verified May 26, 2022
MediumMay 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The parent handbook must be updated to include the active play policies for INDOOR and OUTDOOR Active play Promotion Benefit Duration Examples plans for extreme weather
Correction verified May 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity88 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 16, 2022
DirectorJanet Worsham
Phone9036900739
State operation #1742435

Common questions

Does Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center take infants?

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

What are Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center’s hours?

6 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Carthage, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 5, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Panola County?

It is #5 of 6 centers in Panola County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 41% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Mrs. Mary's Child Care Center last inspected?

May 13, 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 1742435 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.