Texas records · CAMERON County · RIO HONDO

Kids Carrousel Day Care 2

Licensed Center in RIO HONDO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 17, 2010

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 110 N HARROLDS, RIO HONDO, TX 78583
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: June 17, 2010
Operation number: 1061427
Licensed capacity: 40 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	27
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,354
Citations recorded	73
Record covers	August 8, 2022 – October 21, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	46
Medium	15
Medium Low	3

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 29, 20262 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Outside building structure is not being maintained.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(10) - Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated ProperlyRisk level: Medium High

Air conditioning is not working in the school age classroom.

Correction verified by the state on October 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 28, 20262 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Outside building structure is not being maintained.

Correction verified by the state on September 29, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 17, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportAugust 5, 202610 citations recorded10 of 16 standards cited at this visit

746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and DatesRisk level: Medium

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed that infant room and school age classroom do not have a written activity plans.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Fire drills have not been conducted. NOTE: A fire drill was conducted May 26, 2026.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised SeparationRisk level: Medium

Based on the information gathered, caregivers are exceeding the time that they are placing children in time out.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: There is no playground equipment for children to use. Outside building structure is not being maintained. A classroom was not set up and floor needs repairs.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(4) - Designating DirectorRisk level: Medium High

Based on the information obtained, director does not have knowledge of essential information including but not limited to the number of children enrolled, information related to children enrolled including names, ages, etc. Center director is not abiding by minimum standards requirements.

Correction verified by the state on September 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Children sign in and out is not being maintained. NOTE: There were 5 children present and one child was signed in.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors MonthlyRisk level: Medium High

This deficency is not related to the investigation: Monthly carbon monoxide has not been conducted.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before EatingRisk level: Medium High

This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed children arrived at center and had snack and later on having dinner. However, children did not wash their hands before eating.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - LicenseRisk level: Medium

This deficiency is not related to investigation: The following information was not posted during inspection: The child care center's license; the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation; current emergency and relocation diagram as specified in 746.5207 of this title; list entitled of "Current Employees". The list must be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, printed legibly, and must include each employee's first and last name.

Correction verified by the state on August 28, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 21, 20263 citations recorded3 of 608 standards cited at this visit

746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingRisk level: Medium High

Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Documentation of drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on June 3, 2026.

InspectionMarch 27, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 17, 20263 citations recorded3 of 515 standards cited at this visit

746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating TimesRisk level: Medium

Written operational policies were not avaialbe for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026.

746.907(a) - Personnel Record StorageRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of AdmissionRisk level: Medium Low

4 children's files were evlauted and all four did not have the date of admission.

Correction verified by the state on March 27, 2026.

InspectionJanuary 16, 20261 citation recorded1 of 346 standards cited at this visit

745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leavingRisk level: Medium

Staff no longer employed as of August 2025, has not be inactivated.

Correction verified by the state on January 26, 2026.

InspectionSeptember 10, 20251 citation recorded1 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 11, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 26, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Observed 2 fitted sheets not snug at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on September 10, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 20252 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 26, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 20255 citations recorded5 of 7 standards cited at this visit

746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as ExitsRisk level: High

Front exit door was locked at the time of arrival. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION Locked door was opened.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Re-CITE: Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.

Correction verified by the state on August 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 28, 20257 citations recorded7 of 315 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and RulesRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceRisk level: Medium High

Director failed to report the infant classroom being unsafe due to water damages.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current listRisk level: Medium

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 at the time of inspection.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

The outdoor equipement used by the children are not being maintained as they have not been properly clean and sanitized.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

Observed a caregiver present in the operation supervising a group of children without having had a background check run by the operation.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 1, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

RE-CITED: Annual health inspection is not current. Last completed on 4/15/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 21, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Annual health inspection is not current. Last commpleted on 4/15/2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(4) - Documentation of DrillsRisk level: Medium

Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 14, 20256 citations recorded6 of 608 standards cited at this visit

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/CupsRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop BottlesRisk level: High

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 at the time of inspection. 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 inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting SheetsRisk level: Medium High

Observed an infant in the crib without the sheet fitted at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

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.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 18, 20244 citations recorded4 of 656 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

1 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization on file at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024.

746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%Risk level: Medium High

There is no verification that the director is working at this operation as time sheets are not available.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- LocationRisk level: Medium Low

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.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

3 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the health statement on file at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 17, 2024.

InspectionJuly 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 17, 20238 citations recorded8 of 598 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

Ceiling in the toddler and afterschool classroom have a combination of 21 tiles with mold at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium

2 first aid kits were incomplete as they were missing thermometer at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Fire drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High

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 at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

Severe weather drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Diaper changing mat was observed torn at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar yearRisk level: Medium High

Lock downs have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on June 4, 2021.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Documentation of the last annual health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on July 28, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 26, 20234 citations recorded4 of 7 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

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.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this 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 activityRisk level: High

Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two caregivers in three different occasions walking out of classrooms leaving children unsupervised.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupRisk level: Medium High

Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two infants each in a different crib with a training cup.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High

Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed an infant asleep in bucket chair.

Correction verified by the state on May 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 8, 20226 citations recorded6 of 618 standards cited at this visit

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High

Observed a toilet located near toddler classroom not working properly. Observed that playground area is not being maintained.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

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.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 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

Four staff members did not have pediatric first aid available for review at the time of the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

Four staff members did not have CPR training available for review during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium

Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.

Correction verified by the state on August 11, 2022.

746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip OverRisk level: Medium High

Observed a TV on a shelf and it's not anchored.

Correction verified by the state on August 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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