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Darlene Medrano

Registered Child-Care Home · Pearsall, Frio County, TX · Operation No. 1713002

Darlene Medrano holds a Registered issued November 3, 2020. In the state's 60-month public window it has 8 inspections on record with 25 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Registered
Issued
November 3, 2020
Operation type
Registered Child-Care Home
Total capacity
12 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1091 N Roosevelt St, Pearsall, TX 78061-4414
The 60-month record
8
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
25
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 3 · Medium High 13 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection 0
Aug 4, 2026 Inspection 4
Aug 5, 2025 Inspection 0
Aug 4, 2025 Inspection 7
Aug 6, 2024 Inspection 3
Aug 23, 2023 Inspection 4
Aug 31, 2022 Inspection 3
Oct 20, 2021 Inspection 4
Deficiency records
August 4, 2026 Standard § 747.4607(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - No Overlap
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The use zone to the front/rear of the swing was overlapping the use zone of a slide nearby. There were also other items in the use zone such as a play house and playschool car.
Corrected: August 5, 2026
August 4, 2026 Standard § 747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not notify Child Care Regulation of the change in the outdoor space. The outdoor play space has been increased. This was corrected at inspection as Child Care Regulation is now aware of the change in space.
Corrected: August 4, 2026
August 4, 2026 Standard § 747.3501(6) - Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There are two large oleander plants in the fenced in outdoor play area near a picnic table. These plants are accessible to children in care when outside.
Corrected: August 17, 2026
August 4, 2026 Standard § 747.1603(3) - Determining Child/Caregiver Ratios - All Children Included
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
There were three children related to the primary caregiver that were not originally included in the ratio and they were not participating in group activities with the rest of the children. One was watching tv in a bedroom while the other two were asleep in bedrooms.
Corrected: August 4, 2026
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a diaper changing table or a smooth, non-absorbant surface to be used for diaper changing.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Seven children in care were observed participating in outdoor activity time in an unfenced area which includes a patio and a play structure. There is a fenced in play area however it was not in use by the children in care at the time of the inspection. This was addressed with the caregiver and the operation will no longer used the unfenced area, only the area that is already fenced in.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.4813(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
There was a wading pool stored in the fenced in outdoor play area. This was addressed and the wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area and stored appropriately.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
High
Verbatim from the agency record
There is a large trampoline accessible to the children in care and it was being used for school-aged children.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Two children were observed having their diapers changed and they did not wash hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed with the caregiver and both children's hands were washed.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.4813(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
High
Verbatim from the agency record
The wading pool was not stored properly. It was upright with a tarp covering it, however, it could still hold and accumulate water. The wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 4, 2025 Standard § 747.4813(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Drained Daily and Sanitized
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A wading pool had not been drained or sanitized. There were two inches of water that was discolored and there were a couple of moths in it. The wading pool will be removed from the outdoor play area.
Corrected: August 4, 2025
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed had an out of date immunization record.
Corrected: August 20, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver was lacking 1 hour of annual training in the topics covering shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and early childhood brain development.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 747.3803(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
The first aid kit was lacking adhesive tape.
Corrected: August 9, 2024
August 23, 2023 Standard § 747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
The primary caregiver did not have the affidavit available for review.
Corrected: September 6, 2023
August 23, 2023 Standard § 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six children's records lacked a immunization record.
Corrected: August 30, 2023
August 23, 2023 Standard § 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The annual service was not available for review.
Corrected: August 30, 2023
August 23, 2023 Standard § 747.4813(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A wading pool was observed with one foot of rain water and assessable to children in the playground.
Corrected: August 24, 2023
August 31, 2022 Standard § 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of one caregivers lacked a current CPR and first aid training.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
August 31, 2022 Standard § 747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of three children's files lacked a physican's address.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
August 31, 2022 Standard § 747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of three children's records lacked an immunization record.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
October 20, 2021 Standard § 747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Primary caregiver lacked 20 hours of annual training.
Corrected: November 3, 2021
October 20, 2021 Standard § 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire extinguisher lacked a service tag or a receipt of purchase.
Corrected: November 3, 2021
October 20, 2021 Standard § 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of one children's files lacked a current health statement.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
October 20, 2021 Standard § 747.607 - Signed Admission Form
Low
Verbatim from the agency record
One out of one children's record lacked a parents signature.
Corrected: October 22, 2021
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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