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Melly's Day Care

Family child care home · 3109 N 24TH 1/2 ST, Mcallen, TX 78501-6266 · License 512272

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Poor

Capacity 12. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (456)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
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
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
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.
3 747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
CPSC was last reviewed in Februrary of 2023.
3 747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.
3 747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.
3 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
First Aid Kit is missing the guide.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
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
4 747.5417(b) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Carry Current Driver's License
Based on the preponderance obtained it is determined that the operation caregiver does not have a current driver's license.
3 747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching TV for approximately one hour, show playing was not related to a planned activity or lesson plan.
4 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.
4 747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.
5 747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
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.
4 747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
Five children were present at arrival, none of the children were signed in.
4 747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
5 747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.
4 747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
4 747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
1 out of 3 staff files reviewed had expired first aid and CPR training.
3 747.2703(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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.
3 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.
5 747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Whole grapes were served for snak time.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.
Yes
5 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.
4 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.
4 747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
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.
3 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
5 747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 747.1501(c)(3) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Caregiver supervising children did not know children's names nor ages.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
3 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
3 747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 06/05/2023.
3 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
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
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
4 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.
4 747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
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.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.
5 747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
3 747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
First Aid Kit is missing the guide.
4 747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
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
4 747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.
3 747.2703(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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.
3 747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.
3 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
4 747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
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.
3 747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
3 747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.
4 747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
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.
5 747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.
3 747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
4 747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.
3 747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.
4 747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
4 747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.
4 747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.
Yes
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
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
3 747.901 - Personnel Records
One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.
3 747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
4 747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
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
4 747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
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.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
4 747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
3 747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
3 747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.
4 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.
3 747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.
3 747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
3 747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.
3 747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.
5 747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (136)

136 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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