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Melly's Group Day Care Home 2

8 critical, 24 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 20, 2025.

2401 Sycamore Ave, McAllen, TX 78501 · (956) 928-1505

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsMcAllen licensed centers, n=57

Critical findings8 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: May 20, 2025.

Critical8 vs median 0

47% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 12

81% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2001Full Permit

Practical12a–11:59pMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 12

Texas HHSC operation #555947 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Tuition & openings

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Meals & late pickup fees: Confirm with provider

When can my child start?

Not confirmed

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Programs and services

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

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2026
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  1 out of 3 staff records was not available for review.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  2 out of 3 staff files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness 2) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness
  Corrected May 25, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  1 out of 3 staff records was not available for review.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  2 out of 3 staff files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness 2) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness
  Corrected May 25, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  2 out of 3 staff files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness 2) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness
  Corrected May 25, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  1 out of 3 staff records was not available for review.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(3).
May 18, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
  2 out of 3 staff files reviewed are missing the following: 1) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness 2) Hazardous Materials, Medication, Allergies, Emergency Preparedness
  Corrected May 25, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1305(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training
  1 out of 3 staff records was not available for review.
  Corrected May 22, 2026, verified May 22, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(3).
2025
May 20, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Child Admission information record was missing informaiton for emegency care faciliy and parents signature.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  A personnel record reviewd with missing record information.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
May 20, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Child Admission information record was missing informaiton for emegency care faciliy and parents signature.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  A personnel record reviewd with missing record information.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
May 20, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Child Admission information record was missing informaiton for emegency care faciliy and parents signature.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  A personnel record reviewd with missing record information.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
May 20, 2025Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  Child Admission information record was missing informaiton for emegency care faciliy and parents signature.
  Corrected May 20, 2025, verified May 22, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  A personnel record reviewd with missing record information.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 23, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
2024
May 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  The following items are missing during transportation routes: A list of the children being transported, Their emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and; Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers / smoke - CO detectors checks was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping mats / cribs are not individually assigned and labeled with the children's names / assigned number. Mats are not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's Products Certification Form was last certified on 03/16/2023.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.3935(b).
May 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  The following items are missing during transportation routes: A list of the children being transported, Their emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and; Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's Products Certification Form was last certified on 03/16/2023.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping mats / cribs are not individually assigned and labeled with the children's names / assigned number. Mats are not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers / smoke - CO detectors checks was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.801(7).
May 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  The following items are missing during transportation routes: A list of the children being transported, Their emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and; Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping mats / cribs are not individually assigned and labeled with the children's names / assigned number. Mats are not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers / smoke - CO detectors checks was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's Products Certification Form was last certified on 03/16/2023.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.3935(b).
May 20, 2024Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
  The following items are missing during transportation routes: A list of the children being transported, Their emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms and; Parent's names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5417(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Documentation for emergency drills and fire extinguishers / smoke - CO detectors checks was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  Napping mats / cribs are not individually assigned and labeled with the children's names / assigned number. Mats are not marked or colored so that the sleeping side can be distinguished from the floor side.
  Corrected May 21, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.4303(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Products- Annual Certification
  Children's Products Certification Form was last certified on 03/16/2023.
  Corrected May 23, 2024, verified May 21, 2024. Standard 747.3935(b).

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2023
Jun 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  Two out of three staff trainings records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: - Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby and Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials, -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Jul 6, 2023, verified Jul 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
Jun 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  Two out of three staff trainings records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: - Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby and Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials, -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Jul 6, 2023, verified Jul 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
Jun 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  Two out of three staff trainings records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: - Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby and Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials, -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Jul 6, 2023, verified Jul 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
Jun 22, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  Two out of three staff trainings records reviewed are missing trainings on the following topics: - Safe Sleep, Shaken Baby and Early Brain Development -Hazardous Materials, -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building and Physical Premises Safety -Communicable Diseases
  Corrected Jul 6, 2023, verified Jul 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
Mar 14, 2023 to Mar 14, 20234 inspections
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2022
Aug 5, 2022 to Aug 5, 20224 inspections
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Jul 21, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Two staff files were reviewed, one file is missing the following: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of High School Diploma -Affidavit -Orientation Statement The second file is missing: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of ID -High School Diploma -Orientation Statement
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  One out of two training records reviewed is missing training on communicable diseases.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One out of four files reviewed is missing a health statement and immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Employee Vaccination Policy
  Corrected Aug 1, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Emergency Prepardness Plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One out of four files reviewed is missing a health statement and immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  One out of two training records reviewed is missing training on communicable diseases.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Employee Vaccination Policy
  Corrected Aug 1, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Two staff files were reviewed, one file is missing the following: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of High School Diploma -Affidavit -Orientation Statement The second file is missing: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of ID -High School Diploma -Orientation Statement
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Emergency Prepardness Plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One out of four files reviewed is missing a health statement and immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Employee Vaccination Policy
  Corrected Aug 1, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Two staff files were reviewed, one file is missing the following: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of High School Diploma -Affidavit -Orientation Statement The second file is missing: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of ID -High School Diploma -Orientation Statement
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  One out of two training records reviewed is missing training on communicable diseases.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Emergency Prepardness Plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
Jul 21, 2022Inspection
5 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  One out of two training records reviewed is missing training on communicable diseases.
  Corrected Aug 4, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation
  Emergency Prepardness Plan was not available for review at the time of inspection.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One out of four files reviewed is missing a health statement and immunization records.
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Personnel Records
  Two staff files were reviewed, one file is missing the following: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of High School Diploma -Affidavit -Orientation Statement The second file is missing: -Employment / Hired Date -Copy of ID -High School Diploma -Orientation Statement
  Corrected Jul 28, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.901.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  Operational Policies were reviewed and are missing the following: -Outdoor and Physical Activity Policy -Employee Vaccination Policy
  Corrected Aug 1, 2022, verified Aug 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8).

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