Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 1
- Local median
- 0.5
Karen's Day Care
1311 W JEFF DR, Pharr, TX 78577-9571
- Operation number:
- 1110786
- Type:
- Licensed Child-Care Home
- Status:
- Active (Y)
- Records checked:
- August 22, 2026
Additional info
- Source:
- Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
- County:
- Hidalgo
- Capacity:
- 12
- License effective:
- November 8, 2010
- Hours:
- 08:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9568212804
- Email:
- Not listed
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers six available inspections for Karen's Day Care from August 17, 2022 through May 12, 2026.
Four inspections recorded violations, with six recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 4, 2026 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
- 6
- Recorded violations
- 6
- Higher-concern violations
- 4
- Repeated topics
- 0
2 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
1 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
6 total inspections vs 8 local median in 78577
Compared to 59 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 20%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 67%
- Local median
- 33%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 0
- Local average
- 0.31
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: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- The mats were arranged to where there was no space between to walk without stepping on other mats. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when mats were rearranged and there was enough space between the mats for children and caregivers to not step on top of the mats.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.2809(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
- Official code
- 747.2809(4)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A slide (play equipment) did not have the required six feet all around of use zone. This was corrected during inspection when director removed slide from playground area.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.4605(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides
- Official code
- 747.4605(a)
Medium concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- Four out of seven children records do not have current immunization records.
- Correction deadline
- August 6, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 24, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.613(b) - Required Immunizations Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
- Official code
- 747.613(b)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Primary caregiver did not have annual trainings for the time frame of 4/8/2022- 4/8/2023 available at the center for review.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated August 4, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 747.801(1) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
- Official code
- 747.801(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- Cleaning supplies were under the unlocked sink cabinets the cleaning supplies were accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver removed the cleaning supplies from under the sink and placing them on a shelf inaccessible to the children.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3203(13) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
- Official code
- 747.3203(13)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- An electrical outlet in the bathroom was seen with out an outlet cover. The electrical outlet was accessible to children under 5 years old when washing their hands. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver placed an outlet cover in the electrical outlet.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 747.3501(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
- Official code
- 747.3501(1)