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Melly's Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $131
- year first permitted
- 2000
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About
About Melly's Day Care
Melly's Day Care is a licensed group home daycare in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 6, 2000, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AMOpen until 10 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Melly's Day Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Hidalgo County has a median price of $131 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.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Melly's Day Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2000
- License number
- #512272
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 26, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 14 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Food and nutrition 4
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Transportation 1
- Other rules 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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- Feb 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 1, 2025Complaint investigation6 rules cited
747.3303(b) - Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used
“Based on DFPS findings it is determined that the operation was using stacked nap cots as a diaper changing area.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
747.2319(2) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Based on DFPS finding it is determined that the operation was propping bottles with a blanket on child's bouncer and crib for feeding time since child was not able to hold bottle on their own.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
747.2405(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Age-appropriate
“Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the operation was allowing children to sleep in highchairs and not placing them in age-appropriate sleeping equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
747.117(b) - Permit holder responsibilities- Licensed Homes
“Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained by DFPS it is determined that the permit holder is not meeting their responsibilities based on operational policies and is caring for children after operating hours past 10pm.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2025
747.2326(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Based on DFPS findings it is determined that an infant was left asleep while in a highchair and was not removed from restrictive device.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
747.1007(5) - Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“Based on DFPS findings, it is determined that the operation primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have current pediatric first- aid and CPR”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
- Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 30, 2025Visit2 rules cited
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“Whole grapes were served for snak time.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“2 of the 5 records reviewed where not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
747.3117(6) - Food Service and Preparation - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
“Whole grapes were served for snak time.”
The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
Jan 3, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.5417(b) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Carry Current Driver's License
“Based on the preponderance obtained it is determined that the operation caregiver does not have a current driver's license.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
- Nov 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 8, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
747.3935(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“CPSC was last reviewed in Februrary of 2023.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2024
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“2 out of 3 staff files reviewed were missing medication training.”
The state verified the correction on May 15, 2024
747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
“Outlets in the front room, infant room were observed un-covered.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2024
747.1107(5) - Primary Caregiver in Licensed Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
“1 out of 3 staff files reviewed had expired first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
747.4407(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
“Outdoor area was observed with part of the fence missing leading to another area of the yard with an unlit fire pit. Play equipment was also observed with bird droppings. A rake was observed along the fence. *Rake was removed from outdoor area. *Director stated fence would be repaired next week.”
The state verified the correction on May 13, 2024
Jan 8, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Infant bottles were not labeled. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider labeled the bottles with the children's names.”
Corrected during the visit
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2024
Sep 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.2321(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Feeding instructions for a child not yet eating table food were last reviewed / signed by parent on 06/05/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2023
Aug 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of four children's records reviewed are missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 15, 2023
- May 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
747.2901(a)(2) - Field Trips - Emergency Medical Forms
“Operation conducted a field trip during the month of April 2023. Emergency medical consent forms and first aid kit were not taken during the field trip.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
747.5417(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“List of children, Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported were not taken during transportation route.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
747.605(14) - Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
“Two out two children's records reviewed are missing school information.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2023
- Apr 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 29, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
747.2703(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, children under the age of 5yo were placed in time-out for 5-10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2023
- Mar 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2023
Mar 3, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
747.3803(a)(1) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
“First Aid Kit is missing the guide.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
747.5003(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
“Emergency Prepardness plan was reviewed and the folloing items are missing: (1)(B) How children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter, including specific procedures for evacuating or relocating children who are under 24 months of age, who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments 1(D) The caregivers' responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location in your home where children should gathe 1(E) Name and address of the alternate shelter away from the home you will use as needed (4) How you will continue to care for the children until each child has been released (5)How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
747.2101 - Planned Activities - Designed to meet individual needs and developmental levels of children in the group
“Operation did not have a lesson plan nor planned activities for the children.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
747.5005(3) - Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year
“Operation has not practice severe weather nor lock down drills.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
- Dec 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2022
Oct 14, 2022Inspection5 rules cited
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
“Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
“Operation does not have well defined interest centers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
747.901 - Personnel Records
“One file is missing foreign high school diploma translation and notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
Oct 5, 2022Inspection14 rules cited
747.3307(d) - Diapering Procedures- Sanitizing the Diapering Area
“Diaper changing mat was not sanitized in between nor after two diaper changes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.901 - Personnel Records
“Four staff files reviewed and following items are missing: File 1 - foreign high school diploma or equivalent translation File 2 - Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training, Transportation Training and Annual Training Certificates File 3 - Orientation Statement and Copy of ID File 4 - Orientation Statement, Copy of ID, Copy of High School Diploma, Notarized Affidavit, Pediatric First Aid and CPR training”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.2319(5) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Identical bottles are used for two infants at the operation, bottles are not labeled with the children's names.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Cots used by children's present did not have a label indicating their names nor assigned number.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.2503(1) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age - Interest Centers
“Operation does not have well defined interest centers.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.1501(c)(3) - Additional Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
“Caregiver supervising children did not know children's names nor ages.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.635(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained
“Five children were present at arrival, none of the children were signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A staff member was present at operation and caring for children without background check eligibility notice. Note: Background check request was submitted during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2022
747.2102(a) - Written Activity Plan - Develop and Follow
“Operation follow a daily schedule but does not planned activities nor a written lesson plan.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.2326 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A 9mo old child was observed asleep in a car seat.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.3113(1) - Maintain Menus
“Menu for the week was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.2321(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Feeding instructions for two children not yet eating table food and under the age of 12mo are missing.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.3307(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
“Caregiver did not wash hands after chaning the diaper of two children. Hands of the children were not washed after diaper change.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
747.2305(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Non-walking
“Operation has one crib and there are two infants under 12mo attending the operation.. Crib is no labeled with the child's name.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022
Dec 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 3, 2022
Dec 2, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Children were watching a movie during inspection tiled Door Man. Movie was not related to a planned activity.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021
Nov 10, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An employee was present and caring for children without background check eligibility notice.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
747.4303(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Cots and mats were labeled, however, a mat labeled with a child's name did not match the child napping on the nap.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
747.1305(d) - Caregivers Required Annual Training-Required Topics without hour restriction
“Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 9-18hours including training in the following topics: -shaken baby/early brain dev./safe sleep -hazardous materials -emergency preparedness -physical premises and building safety Two out of three staff training records reviewed are missing 2 hours of transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
747.901 - Personnel Records
“One out of three files reviewed is missing copy of high school diploma and notarized affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out four children's records reviewed is missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
747.2105(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“Children were watching TV for approximately one hour, show playing was not related to a planned activity or lesson plan.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Melly's Day Care
Is Melly's Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 6, 2000.
When was Melly's Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 26, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Melly's Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 6 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 Melly's Day Care care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Melly's Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Melly's Day Care's hours?
Every day, 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Melly's Day Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 687-2034 to ask.
What is Melly's Day Care's phone number?
(956) 687-2034.
Where is Melly's Day Care?
McAllen, TX 78501. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.