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Carrusel Daycare Center

423 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 785723.0· 21 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
7 days
a week, county median
$144
year first permitted
2024

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About Carrusel Daycare Center

Carrusel Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Mission, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 14, 2024, for up to 95 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open every day, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpen every dayOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Thursday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Friday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
Saturday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
SundayToday5:30 AM to 12:00 AM
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity95 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Carrusel 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.
Hidalgo County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Carrusel Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1789871
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 31, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 7 of 9 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safe sleep 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.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Jul 31, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2026

  2. Aug 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3803(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 7, 2025

  3. Feb 7, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  4. Feb 5, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening

      “One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      746.1311(f)(2) - Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience

      “One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2025

  5. Jun 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 23, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors

      “There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.”

      The state verified the correction on May 27, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials

      “There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.”

      The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

      “The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024

  7. Apr 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.”

      Corrected during the visit

  8. Apr 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times

      “Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2024

  9. Jan 12, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.201(2) - Written Personnel Policies

      “Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 19, 2024

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Carrusel Daycare Center

Is Carrusel Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 14, 2024.

When was Carrusel Daycare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 31, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Carrusel Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 7 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Carrusel Daycare Center care for?

95, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Carrusel Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Carrusel Daycare Center's hours?

Every day, 5:30 AM to 12:00 AM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Carrusel Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 585-3247 to ask.

What is Carrusel Daycare Center's phone number?

(956) 585-3247.

Where is Carrusel Daycare Center?

423 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78572. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Play Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).