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The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center
- licensed capacity
- 64
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $126
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center
The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center is a licensed child care center in Zapata, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 25, 2021, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Infants
Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Hours today
- 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 64 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Zapata County has a median price of $126 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.
Infant
Center$126
Home daycare$115
Toddler
Center$119
Home daycare$111
Preschool
Center$117
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$111
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1719406
Summary
8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 17, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 8 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Health, medication and illness 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 13 visits
- Aug 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jun 17, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
“The center has two infant classrooms. Daily reports were not available for review in one classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2026
- Dec 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 18, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.3301(i) - Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
“A child was served an identified food allergen at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2026
- Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver/teacher did not have a current CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 20, 2023
Oct 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“A former employee's background check was not inactivated within the required timeframe.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
Show 3 earlier visits
Apr 19, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Six infants did not have a current Written Feeding Instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
746.2431(4) - Infant Daily Report - Infant's Mood
“The Infant Daily Report was missing the following information: Infant's Mood and Summary of Activities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“There was no current fire inspection. The last fire inspection was conducted on 1/29/21.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2022
- Oct 22, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center
Is The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 25, 2021.
When was The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.
Has The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center care for?
64, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Does The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 750-3325 to ask.
What is The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center's phone number?
(956) 750-3325.
Where is The Dora O. Martinez Early Childhood Development Center?
708 Delmar St, Zapata, TX 78076. The nearest other daycare we list is AVANCE Zapata South Elementary, 0.2 miles away.