Melinda Gail Ressman

Family Home Daycare|2894 BENBOW RD, Inez, TX 77968|(361) 788-3652

License Information

Status: Licensed
License #: 1280166
Expires: March 9, 2027
Licensed Capacity: 12 children
Licensing Agency: Texas HHSC

Data from Texas HHSC. Updated 2/24/2026.

State records

Inspection History

12 records

December 8, 2025routine#862233271
2 violations found (2 medium severity).
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked an updated immunization record on file.
747.613(b)Corrected 2025-12-15
Health Statement on File
Medium
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a health statement on file.
747.611(b)Corrected 2025-12-10
April 8, 2025routine#862233270
1 violation found (1 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Medium
The operational policies lacked information regarding parent rights.
747.501(9)Corrected 2025-04-11
August 8, 2024routine#862233269
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 22, 2024routine#862233268
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
February 12, 2024routine#862233267
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
High
There was not adequate lighting during nap time.
747.2811Corrected 2024-02-12
October 11, 2023routine#862233266
2 violations found (2 medium severity).
Written Operational Policies - Instructions for Contacting Licensing Office/Online and TX Abuse & Neglect Hotline
Medium
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
747.501(11)Corrected 2023-10-16
Written Operational Policies - Procedures for Parents Review Licensing Rules and Reports
Medium
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.
747.501(10)Corrected 2023-10-16
June 15, 2023routine#862233265
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
April 19, 2023routine#862233264
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Policies Comply with Rules
High
The operational policies were not complete.
747.207(1)Corrected 2023-04-24
February 6, 2023routine#862233263
No violations found. All areas in compliance.
No violations
October 21, 2022routine#862233262
1 violation found (1 high severity).
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
High
RECITE: The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.
747.5107(b)Corrected 2022-10-31
October 6, 2022routine#862233261
8 violations found (4 high, 4 medium severity).
Fire Extinguishers Serviced
High
The fire extinguisher was last serviced October 2020.
747.5107(b)Corrected 2022-10-10
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a shot record on file.
747.613(b)Corrected 2022-10-13
Smoke Detectors Testing
High
There was no documentation the smoke detector has been tested in 2022.
747.5115Corrected 2022-10-10
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Medium
One out of four children's files lacked parent acknowledgment of receiving the operational policies.
747.503Corrected 2022-10-10
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium
Three children were placed in high chairs. Safety straps were not used.
747.4301(b)Corrected 2022-10-06
CO Detection System Connected to Alarm or Smoke Detection System- Test Documentation Includes Inspector's Name, Test Date, Phone Number
High
There was no documentation the carbon monoxide detector has been tested for 2022.
747.5337(b)(3)Corrected 2022-10-10
Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
Medium
The primary caregiver lacked 27 hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
747.1309(a)Corrected 2022-12-07
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
High
Two out of four children's records evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
747.605(6)Corrected 2022-10-10
October 5, 2021routine#862233260
3 violations found (1 high, 2 medium severity).
Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Medium
One out of four children's files evaluated lacked a current shot record on file.
747.613(b)Corrected 2021-10-12
Required Admission Information - Release Information
High
Two out of four children's files evaluated lacked complete release information.
747.605(7)Corrected 2021-10-07
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium
The operational policy lacked promotion of physical activity.
747.501(8)Corrected 2021-10-07

Availability

12 children capacity

Estimated Tuition

$550 – $800/mo

By age group

Infant$700 – $1,000

Toddler$600 – $900

Preschool$550 – $800

School-age$350 – $600

Estimated from regional averages. Actual rates may vary.

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