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Darlene Medrano

1091 N ROOSEVELT ST, Pearsall, TX 78061-4414

Operation number:
1713002
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:
Frio
Capacity:
12
License effective:
November 3, 2020
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8305057315
Email:
Not listed
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 seven available inspections for Darlene Medrano from October 20, 2021 through August 4, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 21 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 4, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Two later inspections, from August 5, 2025 through August 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
7

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
21

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

7 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 78061

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
3
Local median
0.56

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
71%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
71%
Local median
26%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.38

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.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3213(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
747.3213(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation does not have a diaper changing table or a smooth, non-absorbant surface to be used for diaper changing.
Correction deadline
August 8, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3303(a)(1) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
747.3303(a)(1)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There is a large trampoline accessible to the children in care and it was being used for school-aged children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4403(3) - Prohibited Equipment - Trampolines
Official code
747.4403(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
747.4105
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4813(a)(3) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored So Do Not Hold Water
Official code
747.4813(a)(3)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.4813(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Drained Daily and Sanitized
Official code
747.4813(a)(2)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
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.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 4, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4813(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
Official code
747.4813(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 out of 4 children's records reviewed had an out of date immunization record.
Correction deadline
August 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
747.613(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The primary caregiver was lacking 1 hour of annual training in the topics covering shaken baby syndrome, SIDS, and early childhood brain development.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1309(c) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
Official code
747.1309(c)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit was lacking adhesive tape.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3803(a)(2) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Adhesive Tape
Official code
747.3803(a)(2)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of six children's records lacked a immunization record.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The annual service was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
747.5107(b)
Higher concern: Pool barrier
Report finding
A wading pool was observed with one foot of rain water and assessable to children in the playground.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.4813(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Wading Pools - Stored Out of Children's Reach
Official code
747.4813(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The primary caregiver did not have the affidavit available for review.
Correction deadline
September 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
747.901(4) - Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
747.901(4)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of one caregivers lacked a current CPR and first aid training.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 3, 2022
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)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of three children's records lacked an immunization record.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.613(c) - Immunization Record Upon Admission
Official code
747.613(c)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out of three children's files lacked a physican's address.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Official code
747.605(11)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire extinguisher lacked a service tag or a receipt of purchase.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Official code
747.5107(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Primary caregiver lacked 20 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1007(7) - Primary Caregiver in a Registered Home Qualifications-Proof of Training in Required Topics (A-L)
Official code
747.1007(7)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of one children's record lacked a parents signature.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
747.607 - Signed Admission Form
Official code
747.607
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out of one children's files lacked a current health statement.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
Official code
747.611(b)