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CandyLand Daycare Center

1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr TX 78577-2706 · License #1717489 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 71 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Feb 2, 2026
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Director
Ashley Villarreal
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Address
1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr TX 78577-2706 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Tue06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Wed06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Thu06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Fri06:30 AM-08:00 PM
Sat06:30 AM-08:00 PM
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolWeekend Care

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 71 children
3
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
1
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

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

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Feb 2, 2026 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Dec 10, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.4751(a) · Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily

    A toy was inspected and the hard plastic was broken on it making it a hazard for the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the toy was taken out of the playground area and thrown away.

    Corrected by Dec 10, 2025

Jan 9, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium

    746.2409(a)(10) · Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant

    A crib was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when caregiver labeled the crib with the childs name

    Corrected by Jan 9, 2025

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

    746.1309(e) · Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    Three out of four employee records reviewed for Health and Safety Audit purposes are missing hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building safety, shaken baby syndrome/ brain development/SIDS.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2024

Apr 17, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Mar 29, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Jan 26, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • Medium

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

    Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.

    Corrected by Feb 2, 2023

  • Medium High

    746.5101(b) · Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

    The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.

    Corrected by Feb 9, 2023

Jul 14, 2022 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium Low

    746.401(7) · Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster

    Required postings were reviewed the following postings were missing: Childrens Products Certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021. Attention Parents notice was not posted for parents to review. The activity plan for each age group was not posted for the parents to review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the required posting were posted on the wall for parents to view.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3317 · Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

    It was observed in the kitchen refrigerator there was an expired bottle of Mayonnaise. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was disposed properly.

    Corrected by Jul 14, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3427 · Pest Extermination

    During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.3401(a) · Annual Sanitation Inspection

    During the monitoring inspection health practices were reviewed the Annual Sanitation Inspection had expired the date it was last conducted on was 2/21/21.

    Corrected by Jul 28, 2022

Dec 22, 2021 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.5617(a)(2) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information

    Binder taken during transportation routes was missing the following items: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider made copies of the admission forms which include the required information.

    Corrected by Dec 22, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Dec 29, 2021

Nov 15, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Nov 2, 2021 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained

    Five children's files were reviewed. Three files are missing an emergency contact, three files are missing health statements, one is missing emergency medical authorization, one is missing verification parent received policies, one is missing parent signature and one is missing emergency food allergy plan.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2021

  • Medium

    746.901 · Required Personnel Records

    One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2021

  • Medium

    746.2203(b) · Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver

    Operation has lesson plans posted in the rooms but they are not being followed. Plans do not have the dates they are designated for and lack activities to help children meet their individual needs and developmental level.

    Corrected by Nov 7, 2021

Oct 4, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 24, 2021 — Inspection
5 violations cited · view state record
5 violations
  • Medium

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

    Monthly inspections of the active play space have not been documented.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.305(a)(4) · Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

    Someone at the operation tested positive for a communicable disease illness deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services and operation did not report this information to Licensing within 48 hours. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider provided required information to complete a self-report.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

  • Medium

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

    A child was observed napping on carpet. Two out the two cribs used for napping were not labeled with the children's name. Mats were observed at the operation, however, they were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.

    Corrected by Sep 24, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    Playground has overgrown weeds and grass. passageway from the center to playground was observed with trash including a metal plate with a nail and a used water bottle.

    Corrected by Sep 27, 2021

  • Medium High

    746.403(b) · Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans

    Allergy Information for a child diagnosed with food allergies is not posted in the classroom nor kitchen.

    Corrected by Sep 25, 2021

Jul 29, 2021 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Dec 10, 2025 inspection noted: “A toy was inspected and the hard plastic was broken on it making it a hazard for the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the toy was taken…” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The Jan 9, 2025 inspection noted: “A crib was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when caregiver labeled the crib with the childs name” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The Jan 23, 2024 inspection noted: “Three out of four employee records reviewed for Health and Safety Audit purposes are missing hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration,…” — what has changed since then?

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