Dilley Isd Early Childhood Center

208 W CURTIS ST, Dilley, TX 78017 · Frio County

32cited violations

6serious

22inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 36
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-05:00 PM
Director / administrator: Melina Gallardo
Phone: (830) 965-1912
Regulated since: Aug 7, 2018
HHSC IDs: Operation 1312087 · number 1678246
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 10
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 4
Records & paperwork 2
Other 8

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (4)
2025	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2)
2024	12	2	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2)
2023	2	0	Other (2)
2022	8	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed their hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-26.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after wiping a child's nose. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver washed their hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(7) — Employee Handwashing After Handling or Cleaning Bodily Fluids
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-26.
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation had placed a child who was eighteen months in same classroom with older three-year-olds and four-year-olds which resulted in an injury to eighteen-month child.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Caregivers in classroom were each working on miscellaneous work and could not ensure safety of a child.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation had placed a child who was eighteen months in same classroom with older three-year-olds and four-year-olds which resulted in an injury to eighteen-month child.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Caregivers in classroom were each working on miscellaneous work and could not ensure safety of a child.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-02-27. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after removing their gloves. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver proceeded to wash their hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The parent's rights were not included in the operational policies. This was corrected at inspection when the parent's rights form 2987 was provided to the operation and it was provided to parents at pick up.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-04.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash their hands after removing their gloves. This was corrected at inspection when it was addressed and the caregiver proceeded to wash their hands.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(13) — Employee Handwashing After Removing Gloves
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-04.
- Supervision & ratios
  The parent's rights were not included in the operational policies. This was corrected at inspection when the parent's rights form 2987 was provided to the operation and it was provided to parents at pick up.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-04.
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Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The storage shed located in the playground has a gap underneath that a child could fit in.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
- Records & paperwork
  The permit renewal letter was not posted. Corrected at inspection: The letter was printed and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation could not produce a filled out maintenaince checklist.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four childrens files was lacking a parents signature under the emergency medical section.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Staff background & training
  One out of five staff files reviewed was lacking the affidavit of employement, acknowledgement of orientation, acknowledgement of personnel policies, copy of ID and a copy of their education.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 25, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The storage shed located in the playground has a gap underneath that a child could fit in.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
- Records & paperwork
  The permit renewal letter was not posted. Corrected at inspection: The letter was printed and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.401(11) — Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-04-25.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation could not produce a filled out maintenaince checklist.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-04-25. Correction verified 2024-04-25.
- Safety & premises Serious
  One out of four childrens files was lacking a parents signature under the emergency medical section.
  
  HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-04-29. Correction verified 2024-04-29.
- Staff background & training
  One out of five staff files reviewed was lacking the affidavit of employement, acknowledgement of orientation, acknowledgement of personnel policies, copy of ID and a copy of their education.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-02. Correction verified 2024-05-02.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
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Jan 19, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2024-01-21. Correction verified 2024-01-19.
HHSC inspection history
May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of two years old was observed watching tv on a IPAD. This was corrected at inspection when the IPAD was removed from the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-11.
HHSC inspection history
May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Children under the age of two years old was observed watching tv on a IPAD. This was corrected at inspection when the IPAD was removed from the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-11.
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Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of four staff lacked a current CPR and first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
- Other
  Activity plans were not prepared and posted. CI: This was corrected when a lesson plans was created and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(2)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
- Other
  One out of one infant's feeding schedule was not updated in the past month.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Other
  Lighting was not adequate in both classrooms in use. Corrected when a night light was plugged into each classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two out of four staff lacked a current CPR and first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-06. Correction verified 2022-08-25.
- Other
  Activity plans were not prepared and posted. CI: This was corrected when a lesson plans was created and posted.
  
  HHSC 746.2206(2)(A) — Written Activity Plan - Active Play Toddlers - 60 Minutes of Moderate to Vigorous
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
- Other
  One out of one infant's feeding schedule was not updated in the past month.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-23. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
- Other
  Lighting was not adequate in both classrooms in use. Corrected when a night light was plugged into each classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-08-16.
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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Dilley ISD Early Childhood Center, 208 W CURTIS ST, Dilley, TX 78017-3716 (operation ID 1312087, operation number 1678246), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.