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Arlene Lopez Arlene's Day Care

8 critical, 28 serious findings across 28 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 15, 2026.

701 E Ross Ave, De Leon, TX 76444 · (254) 734-5967

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings8 critical, 28 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 0 investigations (28 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 15, 2026.

Critical8 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious28 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #850295 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jul 21, 2026 to Jul 21, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
- Jul 21, 2026 inspection
Jul 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The operation had 13 children present at time of inspection. One child was sent home immediately bringing the operation back in to compliance.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Children files were reviewed: 4 children were lacking a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jul 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The operation had 13 children present at time of inspection. One child was sent home immediately bringing the operation back in to compliance.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Children files were reviewed: 4 children were lacking a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jul 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The operation had 13 children present at time of inspection. One child was sent home immediately bringing the operation back in to compliance.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Children files were reviewed: 4 children were lacking a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Jul 15, 2026Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  The operation had 13 children present at time of inspection. One child was sent home immediately bringing the operation back in to compliance.
  Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  Children files were reviewed: 4 children were lacking a health statement.
  Corrected Jul 31, 2026, verified Jul 21, 2026. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
2025
Sep 4, 2025 to Sep 4, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
- Sep 4, 2025 inspection
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The primary caregiver in the home was caring for 11 children alone: one infant, nine children 18mo-3 yrs and one child 5 yrs of age. This was corrected when another caregvier arrived at the home bringing the home into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking training in required topics.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not conducted a fire drill in the month of July 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not conducted a fire drill in the month of July 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking training in required topics.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The primary caregiver in the home was caring for 11 children alone: one infant, nine children 18mo-3 yrs and one child 5 yrs of age. This was corrected when another caregvier arrived at the home bringing the home into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not conducted a fire drill in the month of July 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The primary caregiver in the home was caring for 11 children alone: one infant, nine children 18mo-3 yrs and one child 5 yrs of age. This was corrected when another caregvier arrived at the home bringing the home into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking training in required topics.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
Aug 13, 2025Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  The primary caregvier was lacking training in required topics.
  Corrected Sep 12, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation had not conducted a fire drill in the month of July 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation conducted a fire drill during inspection, bringing the operation into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Aug 13, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The primary caregiver in the home was caring for 11 children alone: one infant, nine children 18mo-3 yrs and one child 5 yrs of age. This was corrected when another caregvier arrived at the home bringing the home into compliance.
  Corrected Aug 13, 2025, verified Sep 4, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
2024
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire drill was on 6/3/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the provider conducted a fire drill and documented it on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire drill was on 6/3/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the provider conducted a fire drill and documented it on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire drill was on 6/3/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the provider conducted a fire drill and documented it on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Oct 10, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The last documented fire drill was on 6/3/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the provider conducted a fire drill and documented it on the form.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
Jun 19, 2024 to Jun 19, 20244 inspections
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- Jun 19, 2024 inspection
Jun 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  When CCR Specialist arrived at the operation, there were 23 children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when 12 children in care left the operation, bringing the operation back into compliance with child/caregiver ratio.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  The operation did not have an illness or exclusion policy, promotion of indoor/outdoor activity, instructions for contacting the Child Care Regulation office, the Abuse/Neglect hot line, and the current HHS website in the parent handbook. The emergency preparedness plan, health checks, and policy regarding vaccines also was not in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Jun 28, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The provider was out of child/caregiver ratio when CCR Specialist arrived. There were 23 children in care total. This was immediately corrected during the inspection. 12 children in care were sent home, brining the operation back into compliance.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  When CCR Specialist arrived at the operation, there were 23 children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when 12 children in care left the operation, bringing the operation back into compliance with child/caregiver ratio.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The provider was out of child/caregiver ratio when CCR Specialist arrived. There were 23 children in care total. This was immediately corrected during the inspection. 12 children in care were sent home, brining the operation back into compliance.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  The operation did not have an illness or exclusion policy, promotion of indoor/outdoor activity, instructions for contacting the Child Care Regulation office, the Abuse/Neglect hot line, and the current HHS website in the parent handbook. The emergency preparedness plan, health checks, and policy regarding vaccines also was not in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Jun 28, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
Jun 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  When CCR Specialist arrived at the operation, there were 23 children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when 12 children in care left the operation, bringing the operation back into compliance with child/caregiver ratio.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  The operation did not have an illness or exclusion policy, promotion of indoor/outdoor activity, instructions for contacting the Child Care Regulation office, the Abuse/Neglect hot line, and the current HHS website in the parent handbook. The emergency preparedness plan, health checks, and policy regarding vaccines also was not in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Jun 28, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The provider was out of child/caregiver ratio when CCR Specialist arrived. There were 23 children in care total. This was immediately corrected during the inspection. 12 children in care were sent home, brining the operation back into compliance.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  When CCR Specialist arrived at the operation, there were 23 children in care. This was immediately corrected during the inspection when 12 children in care left the operation, bringing the operation back into compliance with child/caregiver ratio.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.207(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Exclusion Criteria
  The operation did not have an illness or exclusion policy, promotion of indoor/outdoor activity, instructions for contacting the Child Care Regulation office, the Abuse/Neglect hot line, and the current HHS website in the parent handbook. The emergency preparedness plan, health checks, and policy regarding vaccines also was not in the parent handbook.
  Corrected Jun 28, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
  The provider was out of child/caregiver ratio when CCR Specialist arrived. There were 23 children in care total. This was immediately corrected during the inspection. 12 children in care were sent home, brining the operation back into compliance.
  Corrected Jun 14, 2024, verified Jun 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1801.

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 28, 2023 to Aug 28, 20234 inspections
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2022
Sep 30, 2022 to Sep 30, 20224 inspections
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- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
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Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  There was a slide that was taped to the structure. There was a swinging ring on the structure. There were tiny tots toys and structures that are cracked and need to be removed and moved away from the use zone. The grass needs to be mowed. Swings need to be raised and monitored for condition.
  Corrected Sep 21, 2022, verified Sep 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The television was turned on and playing a show when I arrived. The operation turned the show off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The television was turned on and playing a show when I arrived. The operation turned the show off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  There was a slide that was taped to the structure. There was a swinging ring on the structure. There were tiny tots toys and structures that are cracked and need to be removed and moved away from the use zone. The grass needs to be mowed. Swings need to be raised and monitored for condition.
  Corrected Sep 21, 2022, verified Sep 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  There was a slide that was taped to the structure. There was a swinging ring on the structure. There were tiny tots toys and structures that are cracked and need to be removed and moved away from the use zone. The grass needs to be mowed. Swings need to be raised and monitored for condition.
  Corrected Sep 21, 2022, verified Sep 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The television was turned on and playing a show when I arrived. The operation turned the show off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Sep 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  The television was turned on and playing a show when I arrived. The operation turned the show off during the inspection.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  There was a slide that was taped to the structure. There was a swinging ring on the structure. There were tiny tots toys and structures that are cracked and need to be removed and moved away from the use zone. The grass needs to be mowed. Swings need to be raised and monitored for condition.
  Corrected Sep 21, 2022, verified Sep 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4407(b).
2021
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was observed cartoons were playing on the tv in the nap room for 2 younger children. The main living room tv as playing a tv series while children were eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv screen was covered in the nap room, and the channel was changed to a music only channel in the main living room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was observed cartoons were playing on the tv in the nap room for 2 younger children. The main living room tv as playing a tv series while children were eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv screen was covered in the nap room, and the channel was changed to a music only channel in the main living room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was observed cartoons were playing on the tv in the nap room for 2 younger children. The main living room tv as playing a tv series while children were eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv screen was covered in the nap room, and the channel was changed to a music only channel in the main living room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).
Oct 6, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  It was observed cartoons were playing on the tv in the nap room for 2 younger children. The main living room tv as playing a tv series while children were eating lunch. This was corrected during the inspection when the tv screen was covered in the nap room, and the channel was changed to a music only channel in the main living room.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.2105(a).

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