CandyLand Daycare Center

1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr, TX 78577Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

18 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 2, 2026

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 1, 2026

Provider
CandyLand Daycare Center
License number
1717489
Location
1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr, TX 78577
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 30.5/100
Inspection record
18 inspections, last inspected February 2, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor30.5 / 100
Health10/100
Safety25/100
Staffing80/100
Compliance0/100

48

Total Violations

Feb 2, 2026

Last Inspection

71

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (48)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4751(a)Dec 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4751(a)Dec 10, 2025

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jan 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSAFETY746.2409(a)(10)Jan 9, 2025

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

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jan 23, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1309(e)Jan 23, 2024

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jan 26, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(18)Jan 26, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.801(18)Jan 26, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-02

CRITICALSAFETY746.5101(b)Jan 26, 2023

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-09

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(7)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Jul 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3427Jul 14, 2022

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALHEALTH746.3401(a)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-07-28

CRITICALHEALTH746.3317Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(7)Jul 14, 2022

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALSAFETY746.801(11)Dec 22, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-12-29

CRITICALHEALTH746.5617(a)(2)Dec 22, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Nov 2, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 2, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Nov 2, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)Nov 2, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.901Nov 2, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.2203(b)Nov 2, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-07

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Sep 24, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 24, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALSAFETY746.3701Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

CRITICALHEALTH746.403(b)Sep 24, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-25

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4503(b)Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALHEALTH746.305(a)(4)Sep 24, 2021

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.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.4751(b)Sep 24, 2021

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

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-24

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 11, 2021

Outdoor area has overgrown grass and weeds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2417(1)Jun 11, 2021

Outdoor activities are not been incorporated into the infant-age children daily schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.2417(1)Jun 11, 2021

Outdoor activities are not been incorporated into the infant-age children daily schedule.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Jun 11, 2021

Outdoor area has overgrown grass and weeds.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-06-14

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Apr 23, 2021

Emergency Practices have not beend documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Apr 23, 2021

Emergency Plan for a child with food allergies is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07

SERIOUSSAFETY746.801(10)Apr 23, 2021

Emergency Practices have not beend documented.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Apr 23, 2021

Last inspection form was not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.401(2)Apr 23, 2021

Last inspection form was not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-04-26

CRITICALHEALTH746.605(16)Apr 23, 2021

Emergency Plan for a child with food allergies is missing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-05-07

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CandyLand Daycare Center's safety grade?

CandyLand Daycare Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 30.5 out of 100.

How many violations does CandyLand Daycare Center have?

CandyLand Daycare Center has 48 total violations on record, including 24 critical, 24 serious, and 0 minor.

When was CandyLand Daycare Center last inspected?

CandyLand Daycare Center was last inspected on February 2, 2026.

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