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Kids At Play Learning Center

413 E STATE AVE, Pharr, TX 78577-4058

Operation number:
892748
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:
105
License effective:
May 1, 2008
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9567835272
Email:
iriscbuitron@gmail.com
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 nine available inspections for Kids At Play Learning Center from November 4, 2021 through August 3, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with four recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on August 25, 2025 and involved sleep safety.

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
9

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
4

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
3

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577

Compared to 51 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.44
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
33%
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.

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Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During nap time the cots did not have sufficient space for the children and caregivers to walk around. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the mats were spaced out allowing there to be enough space for caregivers and children to walk around them.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Official code
746.2909(3)
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of the five caregivers' records reviewed lacked the necessary training for the past year in the following areas: hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration, emergency preparedness, and the one-hour training required for caregivers of children under 12 months. NOTE: Corrected at inspection when training hours were added from the current year.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The fire inspection has not been conducted since the last one on 8/23/2023.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Fire extinguisher in vehicle was expired. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver put a new extinguisher in the vehicle.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)