Registered home · Houston, TX
Darlyne Smith
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
- Capacity 12
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 12 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 10 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 12 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Transportation to and from school
Location and nearby daycares
5203 Kilkenny Dr, Houston, TX 77048 · Harris County · 15 licensed daycares in 77048
Capacity rank 7 of 15 in this ZIP
Nearest daycares
- Tanyika Shantell Gentry0.4 mi · Listed family home · Toddler, Preschool
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- 1st Start Learning Academy0.4 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 507638
- Permit type
- Registered home
- Licensed since
- October 1999
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
4 inspections on record, most recent Oct 7, 2025. 3 of 4 visits and reports cited a standard.
- Oct 7, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Oct 8, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
Corrected Oct 31, 2024
- 747.1309(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Oct 10, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Caregivers- Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR
There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
Corrected Oct 24, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3803(a)(8)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
Corrected Oct 17, 2023
- 747.1303(2)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 25, 2022Inspection11 standards cited
- 747.909(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours
There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 15, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5107(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.5105Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.2102(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.2105(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
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.
Corrected Oct 25, 2022, at the inspection
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.5115Texas HHSC risk level: High
Smoke Detectors Testing
There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.207(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Policies Comply with Rules
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.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.4407(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
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.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5337(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date and Staff Name conducting Testing and Installation
There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.603(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Admission Information
One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
Corrected Nov 8, 2022
- 747.909(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cited standards by risk level
14 standards cited across 4 inspections, most recently Oct 7, 2025. All 14 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High17%
- Medium High750%
- Medium643%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 1 of 4 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 14 findings, 13 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Oct 8, 2024, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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