# Martin's Learning Academy Martin's Learning Academy is a licensed licensed child-care home (group family day care home) in Balch Springs, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 7 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Full Permit · Operating - Address: Balch Springs, TX 75180 (street address omitted by regulator) - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 7 - License/permit: 1764719 - Operator: home-based individual provider - Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=1434841 ## Inspection record 11 findings across 10 Texas HHSC inspections (2023-04-19 to 2026-10-08); 7 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2026-10-08 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2026-10-29: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: The fire drill documentation was incomplete an was not available for review. (§747.5005(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-1)) - 2024-11-07 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-12-03: Children's Records - Health Statement: Four children's records lacked a health statement. (§747.603(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-3)) - 2023-10-23 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-11-01: AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter: An individual was present at the operation with direct access to children in care with a Ineligible background check. Corrected at inspection. (§745.635(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-745-635-2)) - 2023-07-17 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-07-18: Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age: The operation did not have a mat or cot for the children in care. (§747.4303(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4303-a)) - 2023-04-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-03: Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - Proof of Training (A-J): The primary caregiver did not have training in food allergies and building and physical premises safety. (§747.1107(7); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1107-7)) - 2023-04-19 — Facilities & equipment, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-03: Fenced Outdoor Activity Space: There was no fence around the outdoor play area. (§747.4105; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4105)) - 2023-04-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-18: Written Operational Policies - Release of Children: The operational policies did not include how children will be released. (§747.501(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-501-1)) - 2023-04-19 — Supervision & ratios, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-05-19: Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity: The operational policies did not include the promotion of physical outdoor activity. (§747.501(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-501-8)) - 2023-04-19 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-05-03: Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers: The primary caregiver did not have current CPR/First aid. (§747.1313(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1313-a)) - 2023-04-19 — Supervision & ratios, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-18: Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plan: The operational policies did not include the emergency preparedness plan. (§747.501(12); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-501-12)) - 2023-04-19 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2023-05-08: Heating Devices Safe - Fireplace, Wood-burning Stove, Space Heater: The fireplace accessible to children did not have a guard. (§747.5301(g); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5301-g)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 1434841 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=1434841 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 1764719 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=1764719 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-p99s_erk7.cyfd (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=1764719 - tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 02995-01818 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=02995-01818 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-1434841 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.