Registered homeLicensed

Ruth Gallegos

24 serious, 4 minor findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 25, 2026.

213 Saddle Blanket, Del Rio, TX 78840 · (325) 283-0403

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsDel Rio licensed centers, n=12

Serious findings0 critical, 24 serious, 4 minor across 12 inspections and 4 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 25, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

75% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 24

100% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2026Registered

Practical7:45a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #1830937 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsNot listed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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Inspection record

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2026
Mar 19, 2026 to Jul 22, 20268 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Jul 22, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 20, 2026 inspection
- Mar 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 19, 2026 self-reported incident
- Mar 19, 2026 self-reported incident
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was along fence line and along the outside play area. Thorn bushes were also present along fence line which were about 3 feet off the ground.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The operation did not have policy on recommended foot wear and clothing.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation did not have a policy on how children will be released.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  The operation has a diploma/GED from outside the Untied States that is not translated to English.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified Feb 27, 2026. Standard 747.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operation did not have a plan to ensure physical activity occurred during extreme weather.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The operation had not reviewed Children's Products to verify no recalled items were not present at operation.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(12).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  A household member did not have orientation to center.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation did not have a policy on how children will be released.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The operation had not reviewed Children's Products to verify no recalled items were not present at operation.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was along fence line and along the outside play area. Thorn bushes were also present along fence line which were about 3 feet off the ground.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operation did not have a plan to ensure physical activity occurred during extreme weather.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  The operation has a diploma/GED from outside the Untied States that is not translated to English.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified Feb 27, 2026. Standard 747.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The operation did not have policy on recommended foot wear and clothing.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  A household member did not have orientation to center.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operation did not have a plan to ensure physical activity occurred during extreme weather.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  The operation has a diploma/GED from outside the Untied States that is not translated to English.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified Feb 27, 2026. Standard 747.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation did not have a policy on how children will be released.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The operation had not reviewed Children's Products to verify no recalled items were not present at operation.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The operation did not have policy on recommended foot wear and clothing.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was along fence line and along the outside play area. Thorn bushes were also present along fence line which were about 3 feet off the ground.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  A household member did not have orientation to center.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).
Feb 25, 2026Inspection
7 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Trash was along fence line and along the outside play area. Thorn bushes were also present along fence line which were about 3 feet off the ground.
  Corrected Feb 25, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The operation did not have a plan to ensure physical activity occurred during extreme weather.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The operation did not have policy on recommended foot wear and clothing.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
  The operation had not reviewed Children's Products to verify no recalled items were not present at operation.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(12).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Education Outside of U.S.
  The operation has a diploma/GED from outside the Untied States that is not translated to English.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2026, verified Feb 27, 2026. Standard 747.1015.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
  The operation did not have a policy on how children will be released.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Personnel Records for Household Members - Orientation
  A household member did not have orientation to center.
  Corrected Feb 27, 2026, verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.905(2).

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