Darlyne Smith
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
9 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 1, 2026
Latest inspection
October 7, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 1, 2026
- Provider
- Darlyne Smith
- License number
- 507638
- Location
- 5203 KILKENNY DR, Houston, TX 77048
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 33.8/100
- Inspection record
- 9 inspections, last inspected October 7, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
49
Total Violations
Oct 7, 2025
Last Inspection
12
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (49)
Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31
There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-24
The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-24
The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
There was no current first aid/cpr training for primary caregiver to review during inspection. First aid/cpr training was observed expired 3/2023.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-24
The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17
There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08
There were two bottles of vitamins under the coffee table in reach of children.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The primary caregivers first aid/cpr expired on 7/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-09
2 out of 7 childrens files were missing updated immunization records.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06
The last documented fire drill was completed on January 16th 2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06
3 out of 8 files were missing admission information.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06
2 out of 8 files were missing physican health statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06
There are no training hours available for review during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-09
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darlyne Smith's safety grade?
Darlyne Smith has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 33.8 out of 100.
How many violations does Darlyne Smith have?
Darlyne Smith has 49 total violations on record, including 28 critical, 21 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Darlyne Smith last inspected?
Darlyne Smith was last inspected on October 7, 2025.