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Melinda Gail Ressman

Inez, TX 77968 · home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
licensed capacity
12
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$113
year first permitted
2011

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About Melinda Gail Ressman

Melinda Gail Ressman is a home daycare in Inez, Texas. It is registered with the state (since March 9, 2011), for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Home daycare
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
12 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 5:45 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
SettingFamily child care homeFrom the state license
Licensed capacity12 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Melinda Gail Ressman has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Victoria County has a median price of $113 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Victoria County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$113

Toddler

Center$117
Home daycare$109

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$107

School age

Center$109
Home daycare$103

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Melinda Gail Ressman

License

Status
Registered with the state and operating
License type
Registered
Capacity
12 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1280166
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safe sleep 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 23, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “Atm time of inspection, operations fire extinguisher was last serviced MArch 2025.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures

      “At time of inspection the operations emergency preparedness plan was missing the following: How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area who are under 24 months of age; check attendance; how you will communicate with parents: and how you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5005(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “At time of inspection no monthly documentation was available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      747.4201 - Handwashing Sinks and Toilets

      “At time of inspection, operation did not have a working sink for children use.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2026

  3. Dec 8, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an updated immunization record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.611(b) - Health Statement on File

      “One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2025

  4. Apr 8, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(9) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights

      “The operational policies lacked information regarding parent rights.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

  5. Aug 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium High risk

      747.2811 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime

      “There was not adequate lighting during nap time.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2024

  8. Oct 11, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(10) - Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports

      “The operational policies lacked procedures for parents to review a copy of the child-care home's most recent Licensing inspection report and how the parent may access the minimum standards online.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(11) - Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline

      “The operational policies lacked instructions on how a parent may contact the local Licensing office, access the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline, and access the HHSC website”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2023

  9. Jun 15, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 19, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.207(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “The operational policies were not complete.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Feb 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “RECITE: The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2022

  3. Oct 6, 2022Inspection8 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.5337(b)(3) - CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Includes Inspector's Name, Test Date, Phone Number

      “There was no documentation the carbon monoxide detector has been tested for 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      747.5107(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a shot record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      747.1309(a) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required

      “The primary caregiver lacked 27 hours of annual training for the period evaluated.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies

      “One out of four children's files lacked parent acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      747.4301(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer

      “Three children were placed in high chairs. Safety straps were not used.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      747.5115 - Smoke Detectors Testing

      “There was no documentation the smoke detector has been tested in 2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      747.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

      “Two out of four children's records evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022

  4. Oct 5, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a current shot record on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      747.605(7) - Required Admission Information - Release Information

      “Two out of four children's files evaluated lacked complete release information.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The operational policy lacked promotion of physical activity.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Melinda Gail Ressman

Is Melinda Gail Ressman licensed?

Yes. Melinda Gail Ressman is registered with the state and operating, with a permit issued March 9, 2011. This is how Texas authorizes this type of child care.

When was Melinda Gail Ressman last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Melinda Gail Ressman had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Melinda Gail Ressman care for?

12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Melinda Gail Ressman accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Melinda Gail Ressman's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:45 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Melinda Gail Ressman cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 788-3652 to ask.

What is Melinda Gail Ressman's phone number?

(361) 788-3652.

Where is Melinda Gail Ressman?

Inez, TX 77968. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).