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Darlene Lemons

4 critical, 4 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Nov 18, 2024.

2411 Decoy Dr, Mesquite, TX 75181 · (214) 414-6141

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMesquite licensed centers, n=38

Critical findings4 critical, 4 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Nov 18, 2024.

Critical4 vs median 2

50% of centers have at least one

Serious4 vs median 4

76% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2003Registered

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #834075 · 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 providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in careyes
Part-time careyes
Field tripsyes
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

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.

2025
Apr 29, 2025 to Oct 23, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Oct 23, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 30, 2025 inspection
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 29, 2025 complaint investigation
2024
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Fire- Extinguishing System
  The fire extinuisher was not full and out of the green zone.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's application did not have a health statement signed by the child's Dr.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Fire- Extinguishing System
  The fire extinuisher was not full and out of the green zone.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's application did not have a health statement signed by the child's Dr.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Fire- Extinguishing System
  The fire extinuisher was not full and out of the green zone.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's application did not have a health statement signed by the child's Dr.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
Nov 18, 2024Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Fire- Extinguishing System
  The fire extinuisher was not full and out of the green zone.
  Corrected Nov 29, 2024, verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5101.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  One child's application did not have a health statement signed by the child's Dr.
  Corrected Dec 6, 2024, verified Dec 2, 2024. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
2023
Dec 7, 2023 to Dec 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection
- Dec 7, 2023 inspection

Show 12 older visits, not counted above

2022
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  One child reocrds did not have an admission form for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  One child reocrds did not have an admission form for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  One child reocrds did not have an admission form for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Accessible - to Licensing
  One child reocrds did not have an admission form for review.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Nov 3, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.601(c).
Jun 29, 2022 to Jun 29, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
- Jun 29, 2022 inspection
2021
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The operation's first aid kit did not have the required antiseptic solution or wipes or cotton balls.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Nov 2, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The operation's first aid kit did not have the required antiseptic solution or wipes or cotton balls.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Nov 2, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The operation's first aid kit did not have the required antiseptic solution or wipes or cotton balls.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Nov 2, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).
Oct 28, 2021Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
  The operation's first aid kit did not have the required antiseptic solution or wipes or cotton balls.
  Corrected Nov 5, 2021, verified Nov 2, 2021. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3803(a).

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