Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.64
- Local median
- 0.67
Melinda Gail Ressman
2894 BENBOW RD, Inez, TX 77968-3326
- Operation number:
- 1280166
- 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:
- Victoria
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- March 9, 2011
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-05:45 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 3617883652
- Email:
- caitlinressman@yahoo.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for Melinda Gail Ressman from October 5, 2021 through July 28, 2026.
Nine inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 23, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.
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
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 12
- Repeated topics
- 0
3 in last 12 months
6 in last 12 months
4 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 9 local median in Victoria County
Compared to 57 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 43%
- Local median
- 32%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 64%
- Local median
- 44%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 1.16
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- At time of inspection the operations emergency preparedness plan was missing the following: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area who are under 24 months of age; check attendance; how you will communicate with parents: and how you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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
- At time of inspection no monthly documentation was available for review.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
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
- Atm time of inspection, operations fire extinguisher was last serviced MArch 2025.
- Correction deadline
- July 10, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated June 29, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 747.5107(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- At time of inspection, operation did not have a working sink for children use.
- Correction deadline
- July 17, 2026
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 28, 2026
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4201 - Handwashing Sinks and Toilets
- Official code
- 747.4201
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.611(b) - Health Statement on File
- Official code
- 747.611(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an updated immunization record on file.
- Correction deadline
- December 15, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 10, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- The operational policies lacked information regarding parent rights.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 11, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
- Official code
- 747.501(9)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- There was not adequate lighting during nap time.
- Correction deadline
- February 12, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 22, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
- Official code
- 747.2811
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies lacked instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
- Official code
- 747.501(11)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- The operational policies lacked procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online.
- Correction deadline
- October 16, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 13, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
- Official code
- 747.501(10)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
- Report finding
- The operational policies were not complete.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 24, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
- Official code
- 747.207(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- RECITE: The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 31, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
- Official code
- 747.5107(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The primary caregiver lacked 27 hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 7, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
- Official code
- 747.1309(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Two out of four children's records evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
- Official code
- 747.605(6)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a shot record on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 13, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Parent rights
- Report finding
- One out of four children's files lacked parent acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
- Official code
- 747.503
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 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 was no documentation the smoke detector has been tested in 2022.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing
- Official code
- 747.5115
Higher concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- There was no documentation the carbon monoxide detector has been tested for 2022.
- Correction deadline
- October 10, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.5337(b)(3) - CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Includes Inspector's Name, Test Date, Phone Number
- Official code
- 747.5337(b)(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Three children were placed in high chairs. Safety straps were not used.
- Correction deadline
- October 6, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 21, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
- Official code
- 747.4301(b)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a current shot record on file.
- Correction deadline
- October 12, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 11, 2021
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: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Two out of four children's files evaluated lacked complete release information.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information
- Official code
- 747.605(7)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- The operational policy lacked promotion of physical activity.
- Correction deadline
- October 7, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 6, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
- Official code
- 747.501(8)