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
3This provider
0.56Local median
Inspections with higher-concern violations
This provider
71%
Local median
25%
71%This provider
25%Local median
Inspections with recorded violations
This provider
71%
Local median
26%
71%This provider
26%Local median
Repeated topics
This provider
3
Local average
1.38
3This provider
1.38Local average
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Pool barrier
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
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.
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