Kids Carrousel Day Care 2
Licensed Center · Rio Hondo, Cameron County, TX · Operation No. 1061427
Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 holds a Full Permit issued June 17, 2010. In the state's 60-month public window it has 25 inspections on record with 67 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 17, 2010
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
40 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
110 N Harrolds, Rio Hondo, TX 78583
The 60-month record
25
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
67
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 10 · Medium High 36 · Medium 17 · Medium Low 4 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | 5 |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inspection | 7 |
| May 12, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 1, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Apr 14, 2025 | Inspection | 6 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 17, 2023 | Inspection | 8 |
| May 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 8, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Report | 4 |
| Aug 19, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | 6 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Inspection | 8 |
Deficiency records
May 21, 2026 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection it was found that director has not been present 30 hours of 75% at the operation during the hours of operation.
Corrected: May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: May 28, 2026
May 21, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training.
Corrected: May 29, 2026
March 17, 2026 Standard § 746.907(a) - Personnel Record Storage
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
March 17, 2026 Standard § 746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
4 children's files were evlauted and all four did not have the date of admission.
Corrected: March 17, 2026
March 17, 2026 Standard § 746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Written operational policies were not avaialbe for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: March 23, 2026
January 16, 2026 Standard § 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Staff no longer employed as of August 2025, has not be inactivated.
Corrected: January 23, 2026
September 10, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Re-CITE: 1 light fixture in two rooms is not working properly, a total of 2 lights. NOTE: The school age classroom can be used as repairs were made and a safety plan is no longer needed.
Corrected: September 17, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Corrected: September 9, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Re-CITE: The after school classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. Pre-kinder/toddler classroom is still leaking from recent rain at it has water stains from recent rain. 1 light fixture in each room is not working properly, a total of 4 lights. Both restrooms, after school classroom, and the pre-kinder/classroom have chipped paint coming off the walls within children's reach. 2 fans, 2 air vents, and all carpets need to be cleaned and sanitized as dirt can be observed on them. NOTE: The fan in the infant classroom was removed from child-care space, the school age classroom will not be in used until repairs are made and a safety plan was put in place, the fan in the pre-k classroom was disconnected, the carpets in the pre-k classroom were removed.
Corrected: September 9, 2025
August 26, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed 2 fitted sheets not snug at the time of inspection.
Corrected: August 26, 2025
August 20, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks. Adding the boys restroom light went out and not working. 1 light fixure in each room is not working properly.
Corrected: August 25, 2025
August 20, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Corrected: August 20, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
High Verbatim from the agency record
Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Re-CITE: Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.
Corrected: August 15, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed caregiver supervising 15 children between the ages of 6 months to 10 years old. There is an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
August 8, 2025 Standard § 746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
High Verbatim from the agency record
Front exit door was locked at the time of arrival. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION Locked door was opened.
Corrected: August 8, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.
Corrected: August 6, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Director failed to report the infant classroom being unsafe due to water damages.
Corrected: July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection leaks were found in several places along the daycare. One classroom received damage due to the leaks. One restroom ceiling in the operatoin was falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a caregiver present in the operation supervising a group of children without having had a background check run by the operation.
Corrected: July 30, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The outdoor equipement used by the children are not being maintained as they have not been properly clean and sanitized.
Corrected: August 1, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Background check validation is not current. Last validation was completed on 03/26/2025. NOTE: Corrected at the time of inspection as validation as completed at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation did not report the closure of a classroom due to water coming in due to recent rain within 2 days of the occurrence. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as operation removed the classroom from capacity and classrom will not be used for children in care.
Corrected: July 28, 2025
May 1, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
RE-CITED: Annual health inspection is not current. Last completed on 4/15/2024.
Corrected: May 9, 2025
May 1, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: May 8, 2025
May 1, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Corrected: May 8, 2025
April 21, 2025 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Annual health inspection is not current. Last commpleted on 4/15/2024.
Corrected: April 30, 2025
April 21, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 21, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Corrected: April 28, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed an infant in the crib without the sheet fitted at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed three infant bottles without the name and initial of the last name of the children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as name and initial of last name was added to the bottles at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were four children present and not signed in. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Corrected: April 21, 2025
April 14, 2025 Standard § 746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a two month old infant in the bounce with the bottle proped with a blanket. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as bottle and blanket were removed at the time of inspection.
Corrected: April 14, 2025
June 18, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
3 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
Corrected: June 25, 2024
June 18, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization on file at the time of inspection.
Corrected: June 25, 2024
June 18, 2024 Standard § 746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There is no verification that the director is working at this operation as time sheets are not available.
Corrected: July 12, 2024
June 18, 2024 Standard § 746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.
Corrected: June 21, 2024
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 first aid kits were incomplete as they were missing thermometer at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Fire drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.
Corrected: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Ceiling in the toddler and afterschool classroom have a combination of 21 tiles with mold at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 25, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were six children signed in and thirteen children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.
Corrected: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Lock downs have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on June 4, 2021.
Corrected: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Documentation of the last annual health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 21, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Severe weather drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.
Corrected: July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023 Standard § 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Diaper changing mat was observed torn at the time of inspection.
Corrected: July 17, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
High Verbatim from the agency record
Deficiency is not related to investigation. Observed that a background check has not been submitted for a caregiver that is counted in child/caregiver ratios.
Corrected: May 9, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed an infant asleep in bucket chair.
Corrected: May 8, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two infants each in a different crib with a training cup.
Corrected: May 8, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 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
High Verbatim from the agency record
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two caregivers in three different occasions walking out of classrooms leaving children unsupervised.
Corrected: May 8, 2023
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a TV on a shelf and it's not anchored.
Corrected: August 11, 2022
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff members did not have CPR training available for review during the inspection.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Four staff members did not have pediatric first aid available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed a toilet located near toddler classroom not working properly. Observed that playground area is not being maintained.
Corrected: August 15, 2022
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Corrected: August 10, 2022
August 8, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
A file was not available for review for one staff. A second staff is missing the following: Training certificates. A third staff is missing proof of education, TB test, orientation and training certificates. A fourth is missing TB test, orientation and training certificates.
Corrected: August 19, 2022
September 29, 2021 Standard § 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
2 staff no longer employed since July 2021 have not been inactivated.
Corrected: September 29, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have the name, address, and telephone number of the child s emergency-care facility.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
Observed 1 caregiver present in the operation without having had a background check run by the operation.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.2705(3) - School-age Furnishings and Equipment - Accessible to Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Containers or shelving was not available in one school age classroom available for the children.
Corrected: October 6, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
1 staff's personnel records was not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
2 of 4 children's files reviewed did not the address of another responsible individual on file.
Corrected: October 1, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.2703(1)(A) - Space Requirements for School-age - Interest Centers Used Independently
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Interest centers were not organized nor defined in one school age classroom in use. Play and activity equipment was located in the other school age classroom.
Corrected: October 6, 2021
September 29, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 of 4 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the health statement on file. 1 of 4 did not have an updated health statement on file.
Corrected: October 6, 2021
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