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Melly's Day Care

Licensed Child-Care Home · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 512272

Melly's Day Care holds a Full Permit issued January 6, 2000. In the state's 60-month public window it has 26 inspections on record with 57 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 6, 2000
Operation type
Licensed Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
3109 N 24th 1/2 St, Mcallen, TX 78501-6266
The 60-month record
26
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
57
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 7 · Medium High 20 · Medium 30 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Feb 26, 2026 Inspection 0
Sep 29, 2025 Inspection 0
Aug 8, 2025 Inspection 0
Aug 1, 2025 Report 6
Jun 4, 2025 Report 0
May 14, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 30, 2025 Inspection 2
Apr 30, 2025 Report 0
Feb 13, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 16, 2025 Inspection 0
Jan 3, 2025 Report 1
Nov 13, 2024 Inspection 0
May 8, 2024 Inspection 5
Jan 8, 2024 Inspection 2
Sep 14, 2023 Inspection 1
Aug 9, 2023 Inspection 1
May 30, 2023 Inspection 0
May 24, 2023 Inspection 3
Apr 20, 2023 Inspection 0
Apr 6, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 29, 2023 Report 1
Mar 27, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 14, 2023 Inspection 2
Mar 3, 2023 Inspection 4
Dec 29, 2022 Inspection 0
Oct 24, 2022 Inspection 1
Oct 14, 2022 Inspection 5
Oct 5, 2022 Inspection 14
Dec 13, 2021 Inspection 1
Dec 2, 2021 Inspection 2
Nov 10, 2021 Inspection 6
Deficiency records
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the permit holder is not meeting their responsibilities based on operational policies and is caring for children after operating hours past 10pm.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR
Corrected: August 6, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on DFPS finding it is determined that the operation was propping bottles with a blanket on child's bouncer and crib for feeding time since child was not able to hold bottle on their own.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
August 1, 2025 Standard § 747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the operation was allowing children to sleep in highchairs and not placing them in age-appropriate sleeping equipment.
Corrected: September 19, 2025
April 30, 2025 Standard § 747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Whole grapes were served for snak time.
Corrected: April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025 Standard § 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.
Corrected: April 30, 2025
January 3, 2025 Standard § 747.5417(b) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Carry Current Driver's License
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the preponderance obtained it is determined that the operation caregiver does not have a current driver's license.
Corrected: February 1, 2025
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.
Corrected: May 9, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
CPSC was last reviewed in Februrary of 2023.
Corrected: May 13, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 3 staff files reviewed had expired first aid and CPR training.
Corrected: May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Outdoor area was observed with part of the fence missing leading to another area of the yard with an unlit fire pit. Play equipment was also observed with bird droppings. A rake was observed along the fence. *Rake was removed from outdoor area. *Director stated fence would be repaired next week.
Corrected: May 22, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.
Corrected: May 22, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: January 9, 2024
January 8, 2024 Standard § 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.
Corrected: January 8, 2024
September 14, 2023 Standard § 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 06/05/2023.
Corrected: September 18, 2023
August 9, 2023 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Corrected: August 16, 2023
May 24, 2023 Standard § 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.
Corrected: May 28, 2023
May 24, 2023 Standard § 747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.
Corrected: May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 Standard § 747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation conducted a field trip during the month of April 2023. Emergency medical consent forms and first aid kit were not taken during the field trip.
Corrected: May 26, 2023
March 29, 2023 Standard § 747.2703(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children under the age of 5yo were placed in time-out for 5-10 minutes.
Corrected: April 14, 2023
March 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Corrected: March 21, 2023
March 14, 2023 Standard § 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted
Corrected: March 20, 2023
March 3, 2023 Standard § 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted
Corrected: March 13, 2023
March 3, 2023 Standard § 747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.
Corrected: March 6, 2023
March 3, 2023 Standard § 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Corrected: March 13, 2023
March 3, 2023 Standard § 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
First Aid Kit is missing the guide.
Corrected: March 6, 2023
October 24, 2022 Standard § 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Corrected: October 26, 2022
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.901 - Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.
Corrected: October 21, 2022
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Corrected: October 23, 2022
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
October 14, 2022 Standard § 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: October 17, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Corrected: October 11, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Five children were present at arrival, none of the children were signed in.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Corrected: October 9, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.1501(c)(3) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Caregiver supervising children did not know children's names nor ages.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.901 - Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff files reviewed and following items are missing: File 1 - foreign high school diploma or equivalent translation File 2 - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training, Transportation Training and Annual Training Certificates File 3 - Orientation Statement and Copy of ID File 4 - Orientation Statement, Copy of ID, Copy of High School Diploma, Notarized Affidavit, Pediatric First Aid and CPR training
Corrected: October 12, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Corrected: October 6, 2022
October 5, 2022 Standard § 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.
Corrected: October 5, 2022
December 13, 2021 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Corrected: December 27, 2021
December 2, 2021 Standard § 747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.
Corrected: December 2, 2021
December 2, 2021 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Corrected: December 9, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
Corrected: November 11, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Children were watching TV for approximately one hour, show playing was not related to a planned activity or lesson plan.
Corrected: November 10, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 9-18hours including training in the following topics: -shaken baby/early brain dev./safe sleep -hazardous materials -emergency preparedness -physical premises and building safety Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 2 hours of transportation training.
Corrected: November 29, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.
Corrected: November 11, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.901 - Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.
Corrected: November 17, 2021
November 10, 2021 Standard § 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Corrected: November 24, 2021
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