Darlyne Smith

5203 KILKENNY DR, Houston, TX 77048Open
F

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

F
Poor33.8 / 100
Health88/100
Safety25/100
Staffing0/100
Compliance0/100

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)

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Oct 8, 2024

Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Oct 8, 2024

Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)Oct 8, 2024

Primary caregiver file was missing the required 30 clock hours of trainings.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-31

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(2)(A)Oct 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)(8)Oct 10, 2023

The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(2)(A)Oct 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)(8)Oct 10, 2023

The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(2)(A)Oct 10, 2023

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)(8)Oct 10, 2023

The first aid kit was observed missing tweezers during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-17

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.5115Oct 25, 2022

There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5105Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Oct 25, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.5337(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2102(a)Oct 25, 2022

There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.909(2)Oct 25, 2022

There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALSAFETY747.5107(b)Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Oct 25, 2022

One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Oct 25, 2022

There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Oct 25, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.5337(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5105Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.5115Oct 25, 2022

There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Oct 25, 2022

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

CRITICALSTAFFING747.5337(a)(3)Oct 25, 2022

There was no documentation for review of testing of carbon monoxide detector available for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5105Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers were observed sitting on the kitchen floor not mounted on the wall during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Oct 25, 2022

One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2102(a)Oct 25, 2022

There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5107(b)Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Oct 25, 2022

There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.909(2)Oct 25, 2022

There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Oct 25, 2022

One out of the three files reviewed was missing a enrollment admissions form for the child.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2102(a)Oct 25, 2022

There were no written activity plans written or followed for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5107(b)Oct 25, 2022

Two fire extinguishers observed were last serviced on April of 2019 during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Oct 25, 2022

There were no fire drills documented for review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.909(2)Oct 25, 2022

There were no records of required training hours to review during the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-15

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4407(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.2105(a)Oct 25, 2022

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

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.5115Oct 25, 2022

There was no record of smoke detector testing available for review during inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-08

CRITICALHEALTH747.3607(1)Mar 22, 2021

There were two bottles of vitamins under the coffee table in reach of children.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1303(2)(A)Mar 22, 2021

The primary caregivers first aid/cpr expired on 7/2020.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.613(b)Mar 22, 2021

2 out of 7 childrens files were missing updated immunization records.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Mar 22, 2021

The last documented fire drill was completed on January 16th 2021.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Mar 22, 2021

3 out of 8 files were missing admission information.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Mar 22, 2021

2 out of 8 files were missing physican health statements.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-06

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1007(7)Mar 22, 2021

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.

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