Daycare Safety RecordState inspection files for licensed child care, presented plainly

Texas records · CAMERON County · HARLINGEN

Kids Carrousel Day Care

Licensed Center in HARLINGEN, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued July 3, 1998

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
625 MARKOWSKY AVE, HARLINGEN, TX 78550 4101
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
July 3, 1998
Operation number
523954
Licensed capacity
74 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 record7
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits3,494
Citations recorded13
Findings still pending1
Record coversDecember 22, 2021 – October 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

Medium High6
Medium6
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 21, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 394 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 22, 20251 citation recorded1 of 985 standards cited at this visit
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyRisk level: Medium High
The director did not have current transportation training.

Correction verified by the state on November 25, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

AssessmentJanuary 21, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.

Correction verified by the state on January 22, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 279 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 20, 20235 citations recorded5 of 972 standards cited at this visit
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statementRisk level: Medium
Out of the children's files reviewed, 1 is missing the needed health statement.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
After reviewing files it was noted that the director had no training hours available to review.

Correction verified by the state on January 30, 2024.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
Of all the children's files reviewed, 3 out of 4 have incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Out of the children's files reviewed, 1 was lacking current immunizations. Child was enrolled on 11/2020 and the copy of immunizations provided only had the 1st immunization provided as a newborn at the hospital. (NOTE: Copy on file)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
One of the staff files reviewed shows that a caregiver is lacking 13.5 hours for the training year being reviewed. (9/18/22-9/17/23)

Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2024.

InspectionNovember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 273 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 22, 20216 citations recorded6 of 584 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Observed television on in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium
Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium
Two caregivers don't have the required 24 hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
Two caregivers and center director don't have a current First aid training.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have one clock hour of training in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers and director don't have a current pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2022.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.