Kaleidoscope Ll Early Childhood Learning K.c.
A licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas 78503
3900 S Ware Rd, McAllen, Texas 78503. (956) 800-0811.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas Workforce Commission on Nov 2, 2026.
- 5 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hidalgo County: 3
- 2 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 21 inspections on record
- 3-Star Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
5 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County had 3.
21 inspections on record. The latest, on Feb 12, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Jun 27, 2024
Rated High by Texas: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation, at the inspection on Dec 1, 2023
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
5 deficiencies in 2 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2024. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 2, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 27, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
“A mop bucket with water was outside and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed and water was thrown out.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Several bottles and training cups were not labeled with first name and last initial. *This was corrected at inspection when the bottles and cups were labeled with first name and last initial.”
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Education Outside of U.S.
“1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.”
Dec 1, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual without a background check received Inspector upon arrival and was assisting with serving meals/kitchen duties during the inspection. NOTE: The individual left the operation during the inspection.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“There were 9 children under the care of 2 caregivers in the infant classroom. The youngest child was 5 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The gap between the children was over 18 months. NOTE: 3 year old was moved to their designated classroom and compliance was met.”
18 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 8, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.”
Apr 17, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
“An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer placed inside a play yard. The infant was not removed from the restrictive device as soon as possible by caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Caregiver removed child from device after being informed by Inspector.”
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Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
“As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“6 child records were reviewed during the inspection. 1 out of these records were missing immunization records. 1 out of these records was missing an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Immunization records were obtained.”
Dec 8, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
“There were 6 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. The specified age of the group was 12-17 months old. NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom and child-caregiver ratio was met.”
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Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“5 children were observed engaged in screen-time activities not related to planned activities. One child was watching television, and four children were watching a video on a tablet. NOTE: Electronics were turned off and caregivers transitioned to planned activities.”
Aug 22, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
“A 2 month old infant was being fed by caregiver while child was laying on a bouncer seat. NOTE: This was corrected after caregiver was informed. Caregiver held child to be fed.”
Aug 2, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver is missing 1 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Hand washing was not completed after a child’s diaper was changed as observed during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver washed child’s hands after Inspector informed them.”
Jul 22, 2022: inspection6 deficiencies
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Licensing must be allowed to inspect and investigate operation
“Operation did not allow inspector to enter operation until after 20 minutes of knocking and ringing doorbell. Caregivers confirmed they were aware someone was at the door.”
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Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
The inspectors’ words, 155 words
“A caregiver is missing 10 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic; and -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Hand washing was not completed after a child’s diaper was changed.”
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Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Sign-in and Sign-out tracking system did not accurately reflected the number of children present during inspection. 11 children were signed in and 12 children were present. 2 of the signed in children had not been at the daycare today. Time of arrival was not documented. NOTE: This was corrected by Director during inspection. Director modified the log to reflect the accurate names and number of children present.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children’s names.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Immunization records for 2 out of 6 records reviewed were not available for review. Immunization records for 2 out of the 6 records were not up to date. NOTE: Immunization records of 1 child were brought in by parent during inspection.”
Feb 23, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.”
Feb 9, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“4 bottles of cleaning/disinfecting liquid were observed within children’s reach in the pre-k restroom. NOTE: Items were removed from the diaper changing station and put inside a closet out of reach from children.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for three children transported during inspection were not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Transportation binder was updated with children’s information.”
All 24 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 15, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 8, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 1, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 8, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Aug 30, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 2, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 22, 2022 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 23, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 9, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 26, 2021.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 64 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 479 child care providers in Hidalgo County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 5.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 31, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Building My Future Academy | 1 |
| Kaleidoscope Ll Early Childhood Learning K.c. This child care provider | 5 |
| Escandon Head Start | 2 |
| Sanjuanita Cantu | 4 |
| Sam Houston Head Start Campus | 1 |
| Millenium Kids Academy #3 LLC | 0 |
| Little Roots Learning Center | 6 |
| Wonder Kids Academy LLC | 0 |
| Nancy Edith Garza | 3 |
| Lourdes Martinez | 3 |
| Little Dreamers Learning Academy | 0 |
| Valley Oak Tree No.1 | 1 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 31, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 2, 2026 and checked Nov 2, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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