Ms Darla and Friends
Licensed child-care home in North Richland Hills, TX 76180 · Texas operation #310712
Record summary
1 high-risk · 7 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 3 inspections); last inspection Aug 27, 2026.
1 of 7 citations was corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 7624 Sybil Dr, North Richland Hills, TX 76180
- Phone
- (817) 281-4672
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 29, 1995
- Director
- Darla Mitchell
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Aug 27, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Aug 18, 2026: Inspection
7 citations.
High risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).
State rule 747.605(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Release Information"
Inspector's note: One child's enrollment form did not have release information.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics on children under 24 months.
State rule 747.1309(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months"
Inspector's note: Caregivers did not have documented SIDS, Shaken Baby, and/or Early Brain Development annual training.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026.
Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.
State rule 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: One outlet did not have a plug cover.
Corrected while the inspector was there.
Medium-high risk Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily
State rule 747.4407(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play Space - Inspect Daily"
Inspector's note: There were hazards in the backyard active play space such as a ladder, plungers, and folded chairs.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Each child's file must hold an emergency contact.
State rule 747.605(6) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact"
Inspector's note: One child's enrollment form was missing emergency contact information.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026.
Medium risk The operation must post the link to the CPSC (product safety) website.
State rule 747.3935(c) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Products- Posting of CPSC website"
Inspector's note: The posted CPSC recall posting was out of date.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 24, 2026.
Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.
State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"
Inspector's note: The operation was missing documentation of safety drills.
Corrected Sep 1, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.
Sep 30, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ms Darla and Friends on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #310712.
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