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Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

650 QUAIL HOLLOW ST, La Joya, TX 78560-9028

Operation number:
1064506
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:
73
License effective:
April 15, 2010
Hours:
06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9565830441
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 nine available inspections for Over the Rainbow Day Care Center from February 25, 2022 through March 3, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 3, 2026 and involved facility condition.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

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
17

4 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

2 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

9 total inspections vs 11 local median in Hidalgo County

Compared to 417 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.89
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
44%
Local median
29%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
78%
Local median
38%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.89

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.

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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed during inspection and caregiver proceeded to wash the infant's hands
Correction deadline
February 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(b) - Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
Official code
746.3505(b)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was incomplete. The items missing were tweezers and waterproof, disposable gloves. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the missing items were obtained and included in the first aid kit.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The director did not have current training in Transportation safety. The certificate available for review had a date of completion of 2/6/2024.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 6, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and 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.
Correction deadline
February 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 9, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Official code
746.1311(e)
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Medium concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
There were no time sheets available for review for the director.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Official code
746.801(5)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
1 of 6 children records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
A caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
Correction deadline
February 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Official code
746.1316(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Six pedals were missing from a children's merry-go-cyle in the outdoor playground.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
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Medium concern: Transportation
Report finding
There was no vehicle documentation to show the date of lease/purchase for the transportation vehicle requiring a child safety alarm.
Correction deadline
February 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.5627 - Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
Official code
746.5627
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director and 3 caregivers did not have the following required annual training hours: -Child maltreatment -Emergency preparedness; -Administering medication, -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
Correction deadline
February 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (plastic wrappers.) and big rocks. Corrected at Inspection: The outdoor play area was cleaned during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's record review did not have a health statement on file.
Correction deadline
February 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not have training records available for review.
Correction deadline
March 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Official code
746.901(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A 4 seat Spring Rider did not have the required use zone area.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4813(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
Official code
746.4813(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The Infant Caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. The person in charge of transportation did not have a transportation training in the file for review. A caregiver hired on 12/16/19 did not have Pre-Service training certificate in the file. Several training certificates did not have an assessment tool to show the knowledge acquired from the trainings.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Official code
746.1309(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The Spring Rider and Circle Cycle structure were observed with rusted area. There was an unused water heater outside in the outdoor play area. There was grass growing from the mulch. There was no mark for the mulch to indicate the depth of the surfacing material.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Official code
746.303(b)