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CandyLand Daycare Center

Licensed Center · Pharr, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 1717489

CandyLand Daycare Center holds a Full Permit issued January 4, 2022. In the state's 60-month public window it has 13 inspections on record with 19 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 4, 2022
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
71 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1215 E Ferguson St Ste B, Pharr, TX 78577-2706
The 60-month record
13
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
19
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 1 · Medium High 9 · Medium 8 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Feb 2, 2026 Inspection 0
Dec 10, 2025 Inspection 1
Jan 9, 2025 Inspection 1
Jan 23, 2024 Inspection 1
Apr 17, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 29, 2023 Inspection 0
Mar 24, 2023 Report 0
Jan 26, 2023 Inspection 2
Jul 14, 2022 Inspection 4
Dec 22, 2021 Inspection 2
Nov 15, 2021 Inspection 0
Nov 2, 2021 Inspection 3
Oct 4, 2021 Inspection 0
Sep 24, 2021 Inspection 5
Deficiency records
December 10, 2025 Standard § 746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A toy was inspected and the hard plastic was broken on it making it a hazard for the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the toy was taken out of the playground area and thrown away.
Corrected: December 10, 2025
January 9, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A crib was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when caregiver labeled the crib with the childs name
Corrected: January 9, 2025
January 23, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of four employee records reviewed for Health and Safety Audit purposes are missing hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building safety, shaken baby syndrome/ brain development/SIDS.
Corrected: February 9, 2024
January 26, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
Corrected: February 9, 2023
January 26, 2023 Standard § 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
Corrected: February 2, 2023
July 14, 2022 Standard § 746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
It was observed in the kitchen refrigerator there was an expired bottle of Mayonnaise. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was disposed properly.
Corrected: July 14, 2022
July 14, 2022 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the monitoring inspection health practices were reviewed the Annual Sanitation Inspection had expired the date it was last conducted on was 2/21/21.
Corrected: July 28, 2022
July 14, 2022 Standard § 746.3427 - Pest Extermination
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
Corrected: July 28, 2022
July 14, 2022 Standard § 746.401(7) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
Medium Low
Verbatim from the agency record
Required postings were reviewed the following postings were missing: Childrens Products Certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021. Attention Parents notice was not posted for parents to review. The activity plan for each age group was not posted for the parents to review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the required posting were posted on the wall for parents to view.
Corrected: July 14, 2022
December 22, 2021 Standard § 746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: December 29, 2021
December 22, 2021 Standard § 746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Binder taken during transportation routes was missing the following items: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider made copies of the admission forms which include the required information.
Corrected: December 22, 2021
November 2, 2021 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected: November 7, 2021
November 2, 2021 Standard § 746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation has lesson plans posted in the rooms but they are not being followed. Plans do not have the dates they are designated for and lack activities to help children meet their individual needs and developmental level.
Corrected: November 7, 2021
November 2, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Five children's files were reviewed. Three files are missing an emergency contact, three files are missing health statements, one is missing emergency medical authorization, one is missing verification parent received policies, one is missing parent signature and one is missing emergency food allergy plan.
Corrected: November 7, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Someone at the operation tested positive for a communicable disease illness deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services and operation did not report this information to Licensing within 48 hours. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider provided required information to complete a self-report.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Playground has overgrown weeds and grass. passageway from the center to playground was observed with trash including a metal plate with a nail and a used water bottle.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Monthly inspections of the active play space have not been documented.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Allergy Information for a child diagnosed with food allergies is not posted in the classroom nor kitchen.
Corrected: September 25, 2021
September 24, 2021 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
A child was observed napping on carpet. Two out the two cribs used for napping were not labeled with the children's name. Mats were observed at the operation, however, they were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Corrected: September 24, 2021
About these records

These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.

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