# Darlyne Smith Darlyne Smith is a licensed registered child-care home (family day care home) in Houston, TX serving ages Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School, with 12 licensed seats. It is regulated by TX HHSC. ## Key facts - Status: Registered · Operating - Address: Houston, TX 77048 (street address omitted by regulator) - Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School - Capacity: 12 - License/permit: 507638 - Operator: home-based individual provider - Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri) - Accepts child care subsidies: yes - Official regulator profile: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/OperationDetails?operationId=135504 ## Inspection record 14 findings across 5 Texas HHSC inspections (2022-10-25 to 2026-09-03); 8 rated serious; 0 open at last record. - 2024-10-08 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2024-10-23: Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required: Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings. (§747.1309(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1309-a)) - 2023-10-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2023-11-10: First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers: The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection. (§747.3803(a)(8); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-3803-a-8)) - 2023-10-10 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2023-11-10: 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. (§747.1303(2)(A); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-1303-2-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes: There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection. (§747.5005(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5005-1)) - 2022-10-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: 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. (§747.5337(a)(3); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5337-a-3)) - 2022-10-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: Fire Extinguishers Serviced: Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection. (§747.5107(b); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5107-b)) - 2022-10-25 — Supervision & ratios, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-11-08: 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. (§747.207(1); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-207-1)) - 2022-10-25 — Safety hazards, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-27: 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. (§747.4407(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-4407-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, Medium-high risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: Mounting of Fire Extinguishers: Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection. (§747.5105; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5105)) - 2022-10-25 — Fire safety & emergency drills, High risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: Smoke Detectors Testing: There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection. (§747.5115; [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-5115)) - 2022-10-25 — Staff qualifications & clearances, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-08: Records for Primary Caregiver - Training Hours: There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection. (§747.909(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-909-2)) - 2022-10-25 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-11-02: Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow: There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection. (§747.2102(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2102-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Records, permits & program, Medium risk, Corrected at inspection: 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. (§747.2105(a); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-2105-a)) - 2022-10-25 — Safety hazards, Medium risk, Correction verified 2022-10-28: Children's Records - Admission Information: One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child. (§747.603(a)(2); [type](https://www.kinfield.site/violation/tx-tac-747-603-a-2)) ## Sources - tx_hhsc_operations record 135504 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-05): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bc5r-88dy.json?operation_id=135504 - tx_twc_subsidy_providers record 507638 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/wmur-pmzc.json?state_id=507638 - tx_twc_ccs_facilities record row-utqj.snjx~3zye (historical, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/bsvz-ncuc.json?state_id=507638 - tx_tda_cacfp_homes record 03268-05373 (verified, retrieved 2026-11-06): https://data.texas.gov/resource/ub2y-4i6h.json?cesiteid=03268-05373 --- Source page: https://www.kinfield.site/facility/tx-hhsc-135504 · Kinfield — Childcare Intelligence. Facts come from public regulator records; historical inspection data is labelled. Missing data never means no issue exists.