Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 0.96
- Local median
- 1.07
Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.
3900 S WARE RD, Mcallen, TX 78503-7301
- Operation number:
- 1718202
- 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:
- 64
- License effective:
- August 26, 2021
- Hours:
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9568000811
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 24 available inspections for Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C. from February 9, 2022 through February 12, 2026.
10 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 27, 2024 and involved hazardous access.
Staff training was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.
Eight later inspections, from July 12, 2024 through February 12, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 24
- Recorded violations
- 23
- Higher-concern violations
- 15
- Repeated topics
- 1
1 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
0 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
24 total inspections vs 6.5 local median in 78503
Compared to 10 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 29%
- Local median
- 40%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 42%
- Local median
- 46%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 1
- Local average
- 0.3
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Recordkeeping
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
September 8, 2023June 27, 2024Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Several bottles and training cups were not labeled with first name and last initial. *This was corrected at inspection when the bottles and cups were labeled with first name and last initial.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
- Official code
- 746.2505(4)(A)
Low concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- 1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.
- Correction deadline
- July 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
- Official code
- 746.1045
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- A mop bucket with water was outside and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed and water was thrown out.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 12, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There were 9 children under the care of 2 caregivers in the infant classroom. The youngest child was 5 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The gap between the children was over 18 months. NOTE: 3 year old was moved to their designated classroom and compliance was met.
- Correction deadline
- December 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
- Official code
- 746.1605(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- An individual without a background check received Inspector upon arrival and was assisting with serving meals/kitchen duties during the inspection. NOTE: The individual left the operation during the inspection.
- Correction deadline
- December 1, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
- Official code
- 745.641
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.
- Correction deadline
- September 12, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated September 8, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium Low
- Report section
- 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
- Official code
- 746.901(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer placed inside a play yard. The infant was not removed from the restrictive device as soon as possible by caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Caregiver removed child from device after being informed by Inspector.
- Correction deadline
- April 17, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
- Official code
- 746.2426(a)(2)
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- 6 child records were reviewed during the inspection. 1 out of these records were missing immunization records. 1 out of these records was missing an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Immunization records were obtained.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 746.613(b)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.
- Correction deadline
- April 18, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated April 27, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
- Official code
- 746.2507(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Staff-to-child ratio
- Report finding
- There were 6 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. The specified age of the group was 12-17 months old. NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom and child-caregiver ratio was met.
- Correction deadline
- December 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
- Official code
- 746.1701
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
- Report finding
- 5 children were observed engaged in screen-time activities not related to planned activities. One child was watching television, and four children were watching a video on a tablet. NOTE: Electronics were turned off and caregivers transitioned to planned activities.
- Correction deadline
- December 9, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 15, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
- Official code
- 746.2207(c)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- A 2 month old infant was being fed by caregiver while child was laying on a bouncer seat. NOTE: This was corrected after caregiver was informed. Caregiver held child to be fed.
- Correction deadline
- August 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 30, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
- Official code
- 746.2419(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed as observed during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver washed child's hands after Inspector informed them.
- Correction deadline
- August 2, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver is missing 1 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and
- Correction deadline
- August 8, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 22, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Immunization records for 2 out of 6 records reviewed were not available for review. Immunization records for 2 out of the 6 records were not up to date. NOTE: Immunization records of 1 child were brought in by parent during inspection.
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
- Official code
- 746.603(a)(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
- Report finding
- Sign-in and Sign-out tracking system did not accurately reflected the number of children present during inspection. 11 children were signed in and 12 children were present. 2 of the signed in children had not been at the daycare today. Time of arrival was not documented. NOTE: This was corrected by Director during inspection. Director modified the log to reflect the accurate names and number of children present.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
- Official code
- 746.631(a)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- A caregiver is missing 10 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Correction deadline
- August 1, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
- Official code
- 746.1309(d)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
- Official code
- 746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- Operation did not allow inspector to enter operation until after 20 minutes of knocking and ringing doorbell. Caregivers confirmed they were aware someone was at the door.
- Correction deadline
- July 22, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 745.8413 - Licensing must be allowed to inspect and investigate operation
- Official code
- 745.8413
Medium concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children's names.
- Correction deadline
- July 25, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 2, 2022
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 24, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for three children transported during inspection were not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Transportation binder was updated with children's 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: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- 4 bottles of cleaning/disinfecting liquid were observed within children's reach in the pre-k restroom. NOTE: Items were removed from the diaper changing station and put inside a closet out of reach from children.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 23, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
- Official code
- 746.3407(12)