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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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5203 Kilkenny Dr
Houston, TX 77048 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
ThursdayToday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

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.

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