Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 3.5
- Local median
- 0.93
Darlyne Smith
5203 KILKENNY DR, Houston, TX 77048-4156
- Operation number:
- 507638
- Type:
- Registered Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Harris
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- October 6, 1999
- Hours:
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 7139915909
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers four available inspections for Darlyne Smith from October 25, 2022 through October 7, 2025.
Three inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.
The most recent recorded violation was on October 8, 2024 and involved staff training.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 4
- Recorded violations
- 14
- Higher-concern violations
- 8
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
4 total inspections vs 6 local median in 77048
Compared to 15 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 25%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 75%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.67
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Staff training
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 3 recorded violations.
October 10, 2023October 8, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
- Correction deadline
- October 31, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- October 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.3803(a)(8) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
- Official code
- 747.3803(a)(8)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
- Correction deadline
- October 24, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.1303(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 747.1303(2)(A)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
- Official code
- 747.603(a)(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 15, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.909(2) - Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
- Official code
- 747.909(2)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 8, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
- Official code
- 747.2102(a)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.2105(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
- Official code
- 747.2105(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 747.5107(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 747.5005(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 747.5115
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5337(a)(3) - Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
- Official code
- 747.5337(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5105 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
- Official code
- 747.5105
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 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.
- Correction deadline
- November 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 27, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 747.4407(a)