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Colors Daycare Center

906 W DALLAS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78501-2759

Operation number:
1789817
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:
84
License effective:
November 20, 2024
Hours:
05:30 AM-12:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
Phone:
9566180071
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 28 available inspections for Colors Daycare Center from December 14, 2023 through August 18, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 16, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

Eight later inspections, from June 4, 2025 through August 18, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78501

Compared to 27 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
29%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
36%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
0.93

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Observed children in bucket seats, Safety straps were not fastened while children were on equipment.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the responsibilities of caregivers were not met in setting appropriate behaviors and expectation for children to understand and follow at activity times and or physical play activities.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Official code
746.1203(6)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance with Discipline. Teachers are not able to establish for the children an acceptable behavior in the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 20, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 9, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Official code
746.2803(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight staff files were reviewed. Four out of eight files are missing pre-employment affidavit. Two files reviewed are missing high school diploma. One file is missing foreign diploma translation.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Children in the prek room were observed out of control. Children were crying, screaming, fighting among each other, running around the room and climbing onto furniture.
Correction deadline
July 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 31, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 2mo, 4mo, 8mo, 12mo and 12mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: Three addtioinal staff members arrived to operation and one of them was assigned to assist in the infant room.
Correction deadline
June 4, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Attendace records are missing the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.
Correction deadline
May 20, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 23, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Eight children's records were reviewed. One is missing health statement and a second file is missing health statement/ immunization and hearing and vision screening records.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (11) Immunizations (13) Enrollment Procedures
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Official code
746.501(a)(11)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
A child was observed eating a food item brought from home during lesson activity and child shared food item with other children.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3309(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage and Service
Official code
746.3309(c)
View official report
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
School-age children were watching a video not related to the lesson plan. Two children in the prek room were playing games on their tablets.
Correction deadline
April 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
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)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ages 13mo to 4yo. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
School-age children were observed watching SpongeBob during inspection. TV show is not related to today's lesson plan titled "Learning to Cut and Paste correctly" .
Correction deadline
April 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 11, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has a play structure with a slide. There is gap between the base of the structure and the slide causing a pinch point.
Correction deadline
February 26, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Original crib's mattresses were replaced with foam pieces. Note: During inspection provider located the original mattresses and replaced them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Official code
746.2409(a)(1)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Classrooms have lesson plans posted, however, they were not being followed and are missing child initiated activities.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
Prek and school-age classrooms do not well defined interest centers.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Official code
746.2605(1)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Operation has a play-structure with a height of 4'8" surrounded by 3-5 inches of pea gravel.
Correction deadline
December 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Official code
746.4907(d)
Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
A medication administered to a child was not in the original container nor had the child's name.
Correction deadline
December 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
746.3805(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Provider has not reviewed the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)