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Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center

208 W CURTIS ST, Dilley, TX 78017-3716

Operation number:
1678246
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Frio
Capacity:
36
License effective:
August 7, 2018
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8309651912
Email:
melina.gallardo@dilleyisd.net
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 11 available inspections for Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center from August 25, 2021 through March 4, 2026.

Six inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 29, 2026 and involved child guidance.

Two later inspections, from February 2, 2026 through March 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
11

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 10 local median in Frio County

Compared to 10 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.36
Local median
0.75

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.3

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The operation had placed a child who was eighteen months in same classroom with older three-year-olds and four-year-olds which resulted in an injury to eighteen-month child.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Caregivers in classroom were each working on miscellaneous work and could not ensure safety of a child.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
The parent's rights were not included in the operational policies. This was corrected at inspection when the parent's rights form 2987 was provided to the operation and it was provided to parents at pick up.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Official code
746.501(a)(20)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash their hands after removing their gloves. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver proceeded to wash their hands.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(13) - Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
Official code
746.3415(13)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of four childrens files was lacking a parents signature under the emergency medical section.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of five staff files reviewed was lacking the affidavit of employement, acknowledgement of orientation, acknowledgement of personnel policies, copy of ID and a copy of their education.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation could not produce a filled out maintenaince checklist.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 25, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The permit renewal letter was not posted. Corrected at inspection: The letter was printed and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Official code
746.401(11)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The storage shed located in the playground has a gap underneath that a child could fit in.
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction deadline
January 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two years old was observed watching tv on a IPAD. This was corrected at inspection when the IPAD was removed from the classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of one infant's feeding schedule was not updated in the past month.
Correction deadline
August 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of four staff lacked a current CPR and first aid.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Lighting was not adequate in both classrooms in use. Corrected when a night light was plugged into each classroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Activity plans were not prepared and posted. CI: This was corrected when a lesson plans was created and posted.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2206(2)(A) - Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
Official code
746.2206(2)(A)