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Marlin Little Pup Academy

602 Donohoo St, Marlin, TX 76661
licensed capacity
23
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2024

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About Marlin Little Pup Academy

Marlin Little Pup Academy is a licensed child care center in Marlin, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 22, 2024, for up to 23 children, serving preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Ages served: preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers
Hours today
7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Licensed capacity
23 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Tuesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Wednesday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Thursday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
Friday7:45 AM to 3:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity23 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Marlin Little Pup Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Falls County has a median price of $124 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Falls County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$134
Home daycare$122

Toddler

Center$127
Home daycare$117

Preschool

Center$124
Home daycare$116

School age

Center$117
Home daycare$110

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Marlin Little Pup Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
23 children
Ages
Preschoolers
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1784532
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Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Background checks 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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See all 9 visits
  1. Feb 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3420(5) - Hand Sanitizer - Stored Out of Child's Reach When Not in Use

      “There was a bottle of hand sanitizer sitting on the counter within children's reach. This was corrected during the inspection when the hand sanitizer was moved to a shelf out of reach.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone

      “The operation had not submitted a background check for one of the caregivers present. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver left the operation.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Feb 3, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The parent handbook was missing the hours, days, and months of operation; procedures for parents to enroll their children; the benefits of physical activity; instructions for how parents can review the operation's compliance history; information on daily health checks and staff vaccinations; procedures for care of children with special needs; information that the center is a gang-free zone; and information on parents' rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 26, 2026

  3. Feb 26, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required

      “Director only had 3 hours of training for the 2024-25 year.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “2 of the 5 chldrens observed records did not contain the signed parents rights document.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 28, 2025

  4. Sep 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1305(a)(7) - Pre-service Training- Health Practices

      “All of the caregivers had the required hours of pre-service training; however, the pre-service did not include training on preventing the spread of communicable diseases.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were missing the hours, days, and months of operation, a pomotion of physical activity, procedures for parent visits and participation, requirements for employee vaccinations, procedures for including special needs children, and a notification to parents that the center is a gang-free zone.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of four staff files reviewed, all of them were missing employment start dates, two were missing documentation of how they met the minimum education qualifications, one was missing a notarized employment affidavit, three of them were missing documentation of how they met the minimum age requirements, three of them were missing a copy of photo ID, and all of them were missing a statement that they received abuse/neglect training during orientation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 25, 2024

  7. Nov 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Oct 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 30, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Observed that the director had not signed a form certifying that she had reviewed the CPSC recall list.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child

      “Observed that the daycare did not have an outdoor area for the children to use.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023

    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “While reviewing the operational policies, observed that they were missing the benefits of physical activity, a statement on what employee vaccinations are required, a statement that they do not use insect repellent or sunscreen, their procedures for inclusive services for children with special needs, the weather criteria they will use to determine when they will limit or not do outdoor play, and a plan for indoor physical activity when they cannot do outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.405 - Operating Prior to Issuance

      “The operation had children in care prior to receiving a permit. This was corrected when the operation was notified that they could not have children in care until their permit was issued, and children were no longer in care at the time of this inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Marlin Little Pup Academy

Is Marlin Little Pup Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 22, 2024.

When was Marlin Little Pup Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Marlin Little Pup Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Marlin Little Pup Academy care for?

23, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers.

Does Marlin Little Pup Academy accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Marlin Little Pup Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:45 AM to 3:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Marlin Little Pup Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 883-3585 to ask.

What is Marlin Little Pup Academy's phone number?

(254) 883-3585.

Where is Marlin Little Pup Academy?

602 Donohoo St, Marlin, TX 76661. The nearest other daycare we list is Tiny Tots Infant House, 1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).