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Mcallen, TX 78501 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Colors Daycare Center
- licensed capacity
- 84
- open each week
- 7 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Colors Daycare Center
Colors Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 20, 2024, for up to 84 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open every day, 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 29 visits in the last 3 years and cited 21 rules across 11 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 84 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM |
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 | 84 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Colors 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 Colors Daycare Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 84 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1789817
Summary
29 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 11 of 29 visits · 21 rules in all · 21 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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.
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- Aug 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 4, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance as the caregiver humiliated a child by throwing away the child's shoes in the trash.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
- Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 21, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 13, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2025VisitNo rules cited
May 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“Observed children in bucket seats, Safety straps were not fastened while children were on equipment.”
Corrected during the visit
Show 19 earlier visits
- Apr 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 25, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 19, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
“Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the responsibilities of caregivers were not met in setting appropriate behaviors and expectation for children to understand and follow at activity times and or physical play activities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
“Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance with Discipline. Teachers are not able to establish for the children an acceptable behavior in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 9, 2025
- Nov 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Eight staff files were reviewed. Four out of eight files are missing pre-employment affidavit. Two files reviewed are missing high school diploma. One file is missing foreign diploma translation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2024
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Children in the prek room were observed out of control. Children were crying, screaming, fighting among each other, running around the room and climbing onto furniture.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 31, 2024
- Jul 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 4, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 2mo, 4mo, 8mo, 12mo and 12mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: Three addtioinal staff members arrived to operation and one of them was assigned to assist in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 11, 2024
May 17, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.3309(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage and Service
“A child was observed eating a food item brought from home during lesson activity and child shared food item with other children.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Attendace records are missing the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2024
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (11) Immunizations (13) Enrollment Procedures”
The state verified the correction on May 27, 2024
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
“Eight children's records were reviewed. One is missing health statement and a second file is missing health statement/ immunization and hearing and vision screening records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“School-age children were watching a video not related to the lesson plan. Two children in the prek room were playing games on their tablets.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 17, 2024
Apr 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
“School-age children were observed watching SpongeBob during inspection. TV show is not related to today's lesson plan titled "Learning to Cut and Paste correctly" .”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“One caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ages 13mo to 4yo. Age difference exceeded 18 months.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
Feb 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
“Operation has a play structure with a slide. There is gap between the base of the structure and the slide causing a pinch point.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2024
- Dec 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 14, 2023Inspection6 rules cited
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
“Prek and school-age classrooms do not well defined interest centers.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“A medication administered to a child was not in the original container nor had the child's name.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“Operation has a play-structure with a height of 4'8" surrounded by 3-5 inches of pea gravel.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
“Provider has not reviewed the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recall list.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
“Original crib's mattresses were replaced with foam pieces. Note: During inspection provider located the original mattresses and replaced them.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
“Classrooms have lesson plans posted, however, they were not being followed and are missing child initiated activities.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Colors Daycare Center
Is Colors Daycare Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 20, 2024.
When was Colors Daycare Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 29 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Colors Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 21 rules across 11 of 29 visits in the last 3 years; 21 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 Colors Daycare Center care for?
84, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Colors Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Colors Daycare Center's hours?
Every day, 5:30 AM to 12:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Colors Daycare Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 618-0071 to ask.
What is Colors Daycare Center's phone number?
(956) 618-0071.
Where is Colors Daycare Center?
906 W Dallas Ave, McAllen, TX 78501. The nearest other daycare we list is Easter Seals Child Development, 0.3 miles away.