Karen's Day Care
Pharr, TX 78577 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
CandyLand Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 71
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About CandyLand Daycare Center
CandyLand Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 4, 2022, for up to 71 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 71 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 71 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
CandyLand Daycare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for CandyLand Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1717489
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected
- Safety and hazards 1
- Safe sleep 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 13 visits
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
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 during the visit
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 1, 2024
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2023
Jul 14, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
746.3427 - Pest Extermination
“During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2022
Dec 22, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 27, 2021
Show 3 earlier visits
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 2, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about CandyLand Daycare Center
Is CandyLand Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 4, 2022.
When was CandyLand Daycare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has CandyLand Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 3 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can CandyLand Daycare Center care for?
71, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does CandyLand Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are CandyLand Daycare Center's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does CandyLand Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 739-9838 to ask.
What is CandyLand Daycare Center's phone number?
(956) 739-9838.
Where is CandyLand Daycare Center?
1215 E Ferguson St Ste B, Pharr, TX 78577. The nearest other daycare we list is Kids & Todd's Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.