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Melly's Day Care

3109 N 24TH 1/2 ST, Mcallen, TX 78501-6266

Operation number:
512272
Type:
Licensed Child-Care Home
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Hidalgo
Capacity:
12
License effective:
January 6, 2000
Hours:
05:00 AM-10:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
9566872034
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 31 available inspections for Melly's Day Care from November 10, 2021 through February 26, 2026.

17 inspections recorded violations, with 57 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 1, 2025 and involved facility condition.

Health or food records was a higher-concern topic that showed up in nine inspections.

Three later inspections, from August 8, 2025 through February 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
31

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
57

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

31 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78501

Compared to 38 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.84
Local median
1.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
32%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
55%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
0.82

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: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the permit holder is not meeting their responsibilities based on operational policies and is caring for children after operating hours past 10pm.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
Official code
747.117(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the operation was allowing children to sleep in highchairs and not placing them in age-appropriate sleeping equipment.
Correction deadline
September 19, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
Official code
747.2405(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1007(5)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Official code
747.3303(b)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Based on DFPS finding it is determined that the operation was propping bottles with a blanket on child's bouncer and crib for feeding time since child was not able to hold bottle on their own.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
Official code
747.2319(2)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.
Correction deadline
August 6, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
747.2326(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
747.603(a)(2)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Whole grapes were served for snak time.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Official code
747.3117(6)
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Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Based on the preponderance obtained it is determined that the operation caregiver does not have a current driver's license.
Correction deadline
February 1, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5417(b) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Carry Current Driver's License
Official code
747.5417(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 8, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Official code
747.3501(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
CPSC was last reviewed in Februrary of 2023.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 9, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
747.3935(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Outdoor area was observed with part of the fence missing leading to another area of the yard with an unlit fire pit. Play equipment was also observed with bird droppings. A rake was observed along the fence. *Rake was removed from outdoor area. *Director stated fence would be repaired next week.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
1 out of 3 staff files reviewed had expired first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Official code
747.1107(5)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Official code
747.1305(d)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
747.2319(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 06/05/2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
747.2321(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction deadline
August 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 15, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
747.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.
Correction deadline
May 28, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Official code
747.605(14)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation conducted a field trip during the month of April 2023. Emergency medical consent forms and first aid kit were not taken during the field trip.
Correction deadline
May 26, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
Official code
747.2901(a)(2)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
747.5417(a)(1)
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Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children under the age of 5yo were placed in time-out for 5-10 minutes.
Correction deadline
April 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2703(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
747.2703(4)(D)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Correction deadline
March 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
747.5005(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted
Correction deadline
March 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Official code
747.5003(1)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
First Aid Kit is missing the guide.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
Official code
747.3803(a)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted
Correction deadline
March 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
Official code
747.5003(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Correction deadline
March 13, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Official code
747.5005(3)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
Official code
747.2101
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
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Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 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: Other violations
Report finding
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction deadline
October 23, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Official code
747.2503(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Official code
747.3113(1)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Four staff files reviewed and following items are missing: File 1 - foreign high school diploma or equivalent translation File 2 - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training, Transportation Training and Annual Training Certificates File 3 - Orientation Statement and Copy of ID File 4 - Orientation Statement, Copy of ID, Copy of High School Diploma, Notarized Affidavit, Pediatric First Aid and CPR training
Correction deadline
October 12, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Five children were present at arrival, none of the children were signed in.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Official code
747.635(a)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregiver supervising children did not know children's names nor ages.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.1501(c)(3) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
747.1501(c)(3)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Official code
747.2326
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Official code
747.2321(a)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Official code
747.2305(1)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
747.2319(5)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Official code
747.3113(1)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Official code
747.2503(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction deadline
October 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Official code
747.2102(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Official code
747.3307(d)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.
Correction deadline
October 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Official code
747.3307(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.
Correction deadline
October 6, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
747.4303(b)
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Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction deadline
December 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction deadline
December 9, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
747.2105(c)(1)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.901 - Personnel Records
Official code
747.901
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction deadline
November 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
747.603(a)(3)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 9-18hours including training in the following topics: -shaken baby/early brain dev./safe sleep -hazardous materials -emergency preparedness -physical premises and building safety Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 2 hours of transportation training.
Correction deadline
November 29, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
Official code
747.1305(d)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Official code
747.4303(b)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 12, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children were watching TV for approximately one hour, show playing was not related to a planned activity or lesson plan.
Correction deadline
November 10, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Official code
747.2105(c)(1)