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Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.

Mcallen, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

2 state inspections, last 2 years
23 deficiencies on the state’s summary
15 high or medium-high risk
February 12, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued August 26, 2021
Capacity
64 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1718202

Where

3900 S Ware Rd
Mcallen, TX 78503

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 6
  • Medium-high 9
  • Medium 6
  • Medium-low 1
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
June 27, 2024Low746.1045 - Education Outside of U.S.
State’s note: “1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.”
July 27, 2024
June 27, 2024Medium746.2505(4)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
State’s note: “Several bottles and training cups were not labeled with first name and last initial. *This was corrected at inspection when the bottles and cups were labeled with first name and last initial.”
June 27, 2024
June 27, 2024High746.3701(9) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “A mop bucket with water was outside and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed and water was thrown out.”
June 27, 2024
December 1, 2023Medium High746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “There were 9 children under the care of 2 caregivers in the infant classroom. The youngest child was 5 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The gap between the children was over 18 months. NOTE: 3 year old was moved to their designated classroom and compliance was met.”
December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “An individual without a background check received Inspector upon arrival and was assisting with serving meals/kitchen duties during the inspection. NOTE: The individual left the operation during the inspection.”
December 1, 2023
September 8, 2023Medium Low746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
State’s note: “A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.”
September 12, 2023
April 17, 2023High746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
State’s note: “An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer placed inside a play yard. The infant was not removed from the restrictive device as soon as possible by caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Caregiver removed child from device after being informed by Inspector.”
April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023Medium High746.2507(1) - Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
State’s note: “As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.”
April 18, 2023
April 17, 2023Medium High746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
State’s note: “6 child records were reviewed during the inspection. 1 out of these records were missing immunization records. 1 out of these records was missing an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Immunization records were obtained.”
At the inspection
December 8, 2022Medium746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
State’s note: “There were 6 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. The specified age of the group was 12-17 months old. NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom and child-caregiver ratio was met.”
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022Medium746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State’s note: “5 children were observed engaged in screen-time activities not related to planned activities. One child was watching television, and four children were watching a video on a tablet. NOTE: Electronics were turned off and caregivers transitioned to planned activities.”
December 9, 2022
August 22, 2022Medium High746.2419(1) - Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
State’s note: “A 2 month old infant was being fed by caregiver while child was laying on a bouncer seat. NOTE: This was corrected after caregiver was informed. Caregiver held child to be fed.”
August 22, 2022
August 2, 2022Medium High746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
State’s note: “A caregiver is missing 1 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identificati…”
August 8, 2022
August 2, 2022Medium High746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
State’s note: “Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed as observed during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver washed child's hands after Inspector informed them.”
August 2, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
State’s note: “Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed.”
July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
State’s note: “Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children's names.”
July 25, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
State’s note: “Sign-in and Sign-out tracking system did not accurately reflected the number of children present during inspection. 11 children were signed in and 12 children were present. 2 of the signed in children had not been at the daycare today. Time of arrival was not documented. NOTE: This was corrected by Director during inspection. Director modified the log …”
July 22, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “Immunization records for 2 out of 6 records reviewed were not available for review. Immunization records for 2 out of the 6 records were not up to date. NOTE: Immunization records of 1 child were brought in by parent during inspection.”
August 1, 2022
July 22, 2022Medium High746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
State’s note: “A caregiver is missing 10 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency prepared…”
August 1, 2022
July 22, 2022High745.8413 - Licensing must be allowed to inspect and investigate operation
State’s note: “Operation did not allow inspector to enter operation until after 20 minutes of knocking and ringing doorbell. Caregivers confirmed they were aware someone was at the door.”
July 22, 2022
February 23, 2022Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.”
February 24, 2022
February 9, 2022High746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
State’s note: “Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for three children transported during inspection were not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Transportation binder was updated with children's information.”
At the inspection
February 9, 2022High746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
State’s note: “4 bottles of cleaning/disinfecting liquid were observed within children's reach in the pre-k restroom. NOTE: Items were removed from the diaper changing station and put inside a closet out of reach from children.”
February 9, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.?

Texas HHSC's file lists 2 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on February 12, 2026. 0 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C. have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 23: 6 high-risk, 9 medium-high-risk, 6 medium-risk, 1 medium-low-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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