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Kids Carrousel Day Care 2
- licensed capacity
- 40
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 2010
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About
About Kids Carrousel Day Care 2
Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 is a licensed child care center in Rio Hondo, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 17, 2010, for up to 40 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 53 rules across 14 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 40 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| 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 | 40 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Cameron County has a median price of $154 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$154
Home daycare$141
Toddler
Center$146
Home daycare$136
Preschool
Center$143
Home daycare$134
School age
Center$136
Home daycare$129
State record
Inspection reports for Kids Carrousel Day Care 2
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 40 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2010
- License number
- #1061427
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 29, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 14 of 21 visits · 53 rules in all · 53 corrected
- Building, equipment and play areas 11
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 9
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Background checks 3
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Safe sleep 2
- Food and nutrition 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Other rules 4
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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- Sep 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 28, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Outside building structure is not being maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 29, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 17, 2026
- Aug 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 5, 2026Complaint investigation10 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Children sign in and out is not being maintained. NOTE: There were 5 children present and one child was signed in.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: There is no playground equipment for children to use. Outside building structure is not being maintained. A classroom was not set up and floor needs repairs.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on the information gathered, caregivers are exceeding the time that they are placing children in time out.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed that infant room and school age classroom do not have a written activity plans.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.5537(a)(2) - Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly
“This deficency is not related to the investigation: Monthly carbon monoxide has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.401(1) - Posting Requirements - License
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: The following information was not posted during inspection: The child care center's license; the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation; current emergency and relocation diagram as specified in 746.5207 of this title; list entitled of "Current Employees". The list must be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, printed legibly, and must include each employee's first and last name.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed children arrived at center and had snack and later on having dinner. However, children did not wash their hands before eating.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
746.201(4) - Designating Director
“Based on the information obtained, director does not have knowledge of essential information including but not limited to the number of children enrolled, information related to children enrolled including names, ages, etc. Center director is not abiding by minimum standards requirements.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“This deficiency is not related to investigation: Fire drills have not been conducted. NOTE: A fire drill was conducted May 26, 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 28, 2026
- Jun 3, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“At the time of inspection it was found that director has not been present 30 hours of 75% at the operation during the hours of operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Documentation of drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2026
- Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 17, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.907(a) - Personnel Record Storage
“All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“4 children's files were evlauted and all four did not have the date of admission.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
746.501(a)(1) - Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
“Written operational policies were not avaialbe for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026
Jan 16, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“Staff no longer employed as of August 2025, has not be inactivated.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2026
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Sep 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Re-CITE: 1 light fixture in two rooms is not working properly, a total of 2 lights. NOTE: The school age classroom can be used as repairs were made and a safety plan is no longer needed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
Aug 26, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Re-CITE: The after school classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. Pre-kinder/toddler classroom is still leaking from recent rain at it has water stains from recent rain. 1 light fixture in each room is not working properly, a total of 4 lights. Both restrooms, after school classroom, and the pre-kinder/classroom have chipped paint coming off the walls within children's reach. 2 fans, 2 air vents, and all carpets need to be cleaned and sanitized as dirt can be observed on them. NOTE: The fan in the infant classroom was removed from child-care space, the school age classroom will not be in used until repairs are made and a safety plan was put in place, the fan in the pre-k classroom was disconnected, the carpets in the pre-k classroom were removed.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Observed 2 fitted sheets not snug at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 10, 2025
Aug 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks. Adding the boys restroom light went out and not working. 1 light fixure in each room is not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2025
Aug 8, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
“Front exit door was locked at the time of arrival. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION Locked door was opened.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Observed caregiver supervising 15 children between the ages of 6 months to 10 years old. There is an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 20, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Re-CITE: Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
Jul 28, 2025Inspection7 rules cited
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“Background check validation is not current. Last validation was completed on 03/26/2025. NOTE: Corrected at the time of inspection as validation as completed at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.305(a)(1) - Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence
“Director failed to report the infant classroom being unsafe due to water damages.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The outdoor equipement used by the children are not being maintained as they have not been properly clean and sanitized.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“The operation did not report the closure of a classroom due to water coming in due to recent rain within 2 days of the occurrence. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as operation removed the classroom from capacity and classrom will not be used for children in care.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“At the time of inspection leaks were found in several places along the daycare. One classroom received damage due to the leaks. One restroom ceiling in the operatoin was falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Observed a caregiver present in the operation supervising a group of children without having had a background check run by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2025
- May 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 1, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“RE-CITED: Annual health inspection is not current. Last completed on 4/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2025
Apr 21, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Annual health inspection is not current. Last commpleted on 4/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025
Apr 14, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“Observed three infant bottles without the name and initial of the last name of the children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as name and initial of last name was added to the bottles at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Observed a two month old infant in the bounce with the bottle proped with a blanket. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as bottle and blanket were removed at the time of inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were four children present and not signed in. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Observed an infant in the crib without the sheet fitted at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 21, 2025
- Jul 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 18, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
746.907(c) - Personnel Record Storage- Location
“All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“3 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the health statement on file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“1 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization on file at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“There is no verification that the director is working at this operation as time sheets are not available.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
- Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 17, 2023Inspection8 rules cited
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were six children signed in and thirteen children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“2 first aid kits were incomplete as they were missing thermometer at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“Ceiling in the toddler and afterschool classroom have a combination of 21 tiles with mold at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“Severe weather drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“Fire drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Documentation of the last annual health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
“Lock downs have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on June 4, 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Diaper changing mat was observed torn at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2023
- May 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 26, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“Deficiency is not related to investigation. Observed that a background check has not been submitted for a caregiver that is counted in child/caregiver ratios.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
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
“Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two caregivers in three different occasions walking out of classrooms leaving children unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed an infant asleep in bucket chair.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
746.2419(7) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
“Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two infants each in a different crib with a training cup.”
The state verified the correction on May 23, 2023
- Aug 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 8, 2022Inspection6 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2022
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Observed a toilet located near toddler classroom not working properly. Observed that playground area is not being maintained.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“Observed a TV on a shelf and it's not anchored.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Four staff members did not have pediatric first aid available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“A file was not available for review for one staff. A second staff is missing the following: Training certificates. A third staff is missing proof of education, TB test, orientation and training certificates. A fourth is missing TB test, orientation and training certificates.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Four staff members did not have CPR training available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 19, 2022
- Oct 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Carrousel Day Care 2
Is Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 17, 2010.
When was Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 53 rules across 14 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 53 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 Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 care for?
40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Carrousel Day Care 2's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 748-3616 to ask.
What is Kids Carrousel Day Care 2's phone number?
(956) 748-3616.
Where is Kids Carrousel Day Care 2?
110 N Harrolds, Rio Hondo, TX 78583. The nearest other daycare we list is Rio Hondo Head Start/Early Head Start, 0.4 miles away.