Texas records · HIDALGO County · MCALLEN
Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.
Licensed Center in MCALLEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 26, 2021
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 3900 S WARE RD, MCALLEN, TX 78503 7301
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- August 26, 2021
- Operation number
- 1718202
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
- Ages served
- Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
- Schedule
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Conditions on permit
- NO
The record at a glance
| Inspections on record | 21 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 3 |
| Assessments on record | 0 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 5,484 |
| Citations recorded | 23 |
| Record covers | February 9, 2022 – February 12, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 6 |
| Medium High | 9 |
| Medium | 6 |
| Medium Low | 1 |
| Low | 1 |
Visits and findings, newest first
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.
Correction verified by the state on July 16, 2024.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.
Correction verified by the state on September 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.
Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 30, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and
Correction verified by the state on August 22, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children's names.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 to reflect the accurate names and number of children present.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); -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 including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022.
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.
Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.
Correction verified by the state on February 24, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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.
Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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