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Tony's Playhouse Discover Center

1929 PECAN BLVD, Mcallen TX 78501-6730 · License #869876 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 186 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Jun 10, 2026
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Director
Evon Ibarra
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Address
1929 PECAN BLVD, Mcallen TX 78501-6730 · Directions

Hours

Mon07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Tue07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Wed07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Thu07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Fri07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Sat07:00 AM-06:30 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

Meals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedDrop-In CarePart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend CareField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 186 children
23
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
13
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
13
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
1.8
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Jun 10, 2026 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.

    Corrected by Jun 24, 2026

Oct 3, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 30, 2025 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Apr 15, 2025 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium High

    746.4901(a) · Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing

    A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

  • Medium

    746.2205(a)(2) · Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities

    Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.3415(4) · Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

    Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.4807(a) · Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear

    Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.

    Corrected by Apr 15, 2025

Oct 15, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • High

    746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

    Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.

    Corrected by Oct 29, 2024

May 23, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.4503(a) · Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age

    Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.

    Corrected by May 24, 2024

Mar 13, 2024 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.

    Corrected by Apr 3, 2024

Feb 14, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 25, 2024 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

    There is peeling paint and peeling flooring in the after-school age classrooms. Ants were observed at the operation's playground and climbing up a post.

    Corrected by Feb 18, 2024

Dec 8, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2023

Nov 15, 2023 — Inspection
10 violations cited · view state record
10 violations
  • Medium

    746.801(18) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

    Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • Medium

    746.801(9) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations

    Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • High

    746.2417(2)(B) · Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

    Infant age children were observed in high chairs and bucket seats for 25 consecutive minutes. Note: During inspection, caregiver removed the children from the devices and moved them onto the indoor playground area.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

  • Medium

    746.501(a)(17) · Written Operational Policies - Animals

    Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

    Seven out of ten staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases -Transportation -First Aid / CPR

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.

    Corrected by Dec 7, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.3505(e) · Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area

    Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

  • High

    745.641 · AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

  • High

    746.3407(12) · Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

    Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.

    Corrected by Nov 15, 2023

Jul 27, 2023 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.5403(a) · Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas

    Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.

    Corrected by Aug 10, 2023

Jul 10, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 2, 2023 — Assessment
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Ten staff records were reviewed on 12/14/2022, the following items have not been available for review: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 1 staff member -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member

    Corrected by Jan 15, 2023

Dec 14, 2022 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    Ten staff records were reviewed, the following items were not available for review at the time of inspection: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 2 staff members -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member

    Corrected by Dec 21, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Two out of ten children's records review are missing a health statement.

    Corrected by Dec 28, 2022

Sep 27, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 23, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.1609 · Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

    Two staff members were caring for 11 children ages 8mo-18mo. Specified age group of 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child.

    Corrected by Sep 23, 2022

Aug 3, 2022 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.401(2) · Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation

    Required Postings were reviewed and the following are missing: Most Recent CCR Inspection / Investigation Form Keeping Children Safe Poster List of Employees Note: Keeping Children Safe Poster and List of Employee were posted.

    Corrected by Aug 3, 2022

Feb 1, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 27, 2021 — Inspection
8 violations cited · view state record
8 violations
  • Medium

    746.4751(b) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

    Ground checks are conducted daily by operation but operation has not documented monthly checks utilizing a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist.

    Corrected by Dec 31, 2021

  • Medium

    746.4503(b) · Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

    Cots in the toddler were not labeled with the children's names and/or assigned number. Two out of the eight cribs being used in the infant room were labeled with the children's names.

    Corrected by Dec 28, 2021

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    Three out of the thirteen children's records reviewed and missing immunization records.

    Corrected by Jan 10, 2022

  • High

    746.3805(a)(2) · Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional

    Three medications were administered to a infant a child. Label instructions indicate medications are for children over the age of 2yo, 5yo and only with doctor's prescription. Operation did not have a written amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.

    Corrected by Dec 27, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b) · Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    Two out of six staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr. Note: one employee will no longer be working as a caregiver or be left in charge of a group of children.

    Corrected by Jan 17, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.4907(d) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

    Operation has swings and a play structure that has slide. There is 2-4 inches of pea gravel surrounding the structures/play-structures. Playground a rotating active play equipment that is within 2 feet from a metal pole.

    Corrected by Jan 31, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.4703 · Requirements for Bucket Swings

    Operation has four bucket swings; two of them do not have working safety straps and the other two inner inning is peeling. Swings are 14-16 inches from the ground.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.5619 · Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies

    Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.

    Corrected by Jan 3, 2022

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Jun 10, 2026 inspection noted: “6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Pr…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Apr 15, 2025 inspection noted: “A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Oct 15, 2024 inspection noted: “Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.” — what has changed since then?

Data synced from Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation · Source records · Report an error