Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1.36
- Local median
- 0.45
CandyLand Daycare Center
1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr, TX 78577-2706
- Operation number:
- 1717489
- Type:
- Licensed Center
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 71
- License effective:
- January 4, 2022
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Phone:
- 9567399838
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 14 available inspections for CandyLand Daycare Center from September 24, 2021 through February 2, 2026.
Eight inspections recorded violations, with 19 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on December 10, 2025 and involved other violations.
A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 14
- Recorded violations
- 19
- Higher-concern violations
- 10
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
14 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577
Compared to 51 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 36%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 57%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.33
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
No repeated topics found
The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.
Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- A toy was inspected and the hard plastic was broken on it making it a hazard for the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the toy was taken out of the playground area and thrown away.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
- Official code
- 746.4751(a)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A crib was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when caregiver labeled the crib with the childs name
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
- Official code
- 746.2409(a)(10)
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Three out of four employee records reviewed for Health and Safety Audit purposes are missing hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building safety, shaken baby syndrome/ brain development/SIDS.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 1, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
- Official code
- 746.1309(e)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 3, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
- Official code
- 746.5101(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
- Correction deadline
- February 2, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
- Official code
- 746.801(18)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- It was observed in the kitchen refrigerator there was an expired bottle of Mayonnaise. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was disposed properly.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
- Official code
- 746.3317
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
- Official code
- 746.3427
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- During the monitoring inspection health practices were reviewed the Annual Sanitation Inspection had expired the date it was last conducted on was 2/21/21.
- Correction deadline
- July 28, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
- Official code
- 746.3401(a)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- Required postings were reviewed the following postings were missing: Childrens Products Certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021. Attention Parents notice was not posted for parents to review. The activity plan for each age group was not posted for the parents to review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the required posting were posted on the wall for parents to view.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
- Official code
- 746.401(7)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Binder taken during transportation routes was missing the following items: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider made copies of the admission forms which include the required information.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 29, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 27, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
- Official code
- 746.801(11)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- Operation has lesson plans posted in the rooms but they are not being followed. Plans do not have the dates they are designated for and lack activities to help children meet their individual needs and developmental level.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
- Official code
- 746.2203(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
- Official code
- 746.901
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Five children's files were reviewed. Three files are missing an emergency contact, three files are missing health statements, one is missing emergency medical authorization, one is missing verification parent received policies, one is missing parent signature and one is missing emergency food allergy plan.
- Correction deadline
- November 7, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- A child was observed napping on carpet. Two out the two cribs used for napping were not labeled with the children's name. Mats were observed at the operation, however, they were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
- Correction deadline
- September 24, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
- Official code
- 746.4503(b)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Playground has overgrown weeds and grass. passageway from the center to playground was observed with trash including a metal plate with a nail and a used water bottle.
- Correction deadline
- September 27, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Monthly inspections of the active play space have not been documented.
- Correction deadline
- September 24, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
- Official code
- 746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Environmental health
- Report finding
- Someone at the operation tested positive for a communicable disease illness deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services and operation did not report this information to Licensing within 48 hours. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider provided required information to complete a self-report.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
- Official code
- 746.305(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Allergy Information for a child diagnosed with food allergies is not posted in the classroom nor kitchen.
- Correction deadline
- September 25, 2021
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated October 4, 2021
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
- Official code
- 746.403(b)