Darlyne Smith
Registered Child-Care Home · Houston, Harris County, TX · Operation No. 507638
Darlyne Smith holds a Registered issued October 6, 1999. In the state's 60-month public window it has 4 inspections on record with 14 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Registered
Issued
October 6, 1999
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5203 Kilkenny Dr, Houston, TX 77048-4156
The 60-month record
4
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
14
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 7 · Medium 6 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2022 | Inspection | 11 |
Deficiency records
October 8, 2024 Standard § 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
Corrected: October 31, 2024
October 10, 2023 Standard § 747.3803(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
Corrected: October 17, 2023
October 10, 2023 Standard § 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
Corrected: October 24, 2023
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policy was observed missing the required information on procedures for the release of children, procedures for dispensing medications, procedures for handling medical emergencies, procedures for parental notification, discipline and guidance policy, safe sleep for infants 12 months old or younger, animals, promotion of physical activity including benefits of physical activity, duration of physical activity, type of physical activity, setting it will take place, recommended clothing and foot wear and plan for extreme weather, procedures for parent to review and discuss questions/concerns about policies and procedures, procedures for parents to participate in the center's operation and activities, Procedures for parents to review copy of most recent inspection report, and how to access minimum standards, instructions on how parents may contact local licensing office, Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline and DFPS website, and Emergency Preparedness plan.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were hazards observed in the outdoor playspace including a gas generator, barbeque pits, paint buckets, poles that were sticking out of the ground, exercise machines, a tire, and broken boards on the ground all accessible to children.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
Corrected: November 15, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A 15 month old infant was observed having screen time during the inspection. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver was observed turning off the television and giving the infant another activity to do.
Corrected: October 25, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
October 25, 2022 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
Corrected: November 8, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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