Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN
Melly's Day Care
Licensed Child-Care Home in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 6, 2000
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3109 N 24TH 1/2 ST, MCALLEN, TX 78501 6266
- Operation type
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- January 6, 2000
- Operation number
- 512272
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun · 05:00 AM-10:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 26 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 5 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,757 |
| Citations recorded | 57 |
| Record covers | November 10, 2021 – February 26, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 7 |
| Medium High | 20 |
| Medium | 30 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025.
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.
Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2025.
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR
Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025.
2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Whole grapes were served for snak time.
Correction verified by the state on May 14, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Based on the preponderance obtained it is determined that the operation caregiver does not have a current driver's license.
Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.
Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.
Correction verified by the state on May 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 3 staff files reviewed had expired first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified by the state on May 13, 2024.
CPSC was last reviewed in Februrary of 2023.
Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2024.
2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.
Correction verified by the state on May 15, 2024.
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on January 23, 2024.
Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.
Corrected at the time of inspection.
Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 06/05/2023.
Correction verified by the state on September 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on August 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.
Correction verified by the state on May 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023.
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
Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
First Aid Kit is missing the guide.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023.
Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.
Correction verified by the state on March 14, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2022.
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction verified by the state on October 24, 2022.
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
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Five children were present at arrival, none of the children were signed in.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Operation does not have well defined interest centers.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Caregiver supervising children did not know children's names nor ages.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.
Correction verified by the state on October 14, 2022.
A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.
Correction verified by the state on October 13, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on January 3, 2022.
Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on December 13, 2021.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2021.
Children were watching TV for approximately one hour, show playing was not related to a planned activity or lesson plan.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2021.
An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.
Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.
Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2021.
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