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Kids Carrousel Day Care
- licensed capacity
- 74
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $154
- year first permitted
- 1998
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About Kids Carrousel Day Care
Kids Carrousel Day Care is a licensed child care center in Harlingen, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 3, 1998, for up to 74 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 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
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
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 74 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | 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 | 74 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kids Carrousel Day Care 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
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 74 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1998
- License number
- #523954
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Oct 22, 2025: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
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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Oct 22, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“The director did not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2025
Jan 21, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 16, 2025, revealed the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
- Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 20, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“Of all the children's files reviewed, 3 out of 4 have incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.611(a)(3) - Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement
“Out of the children's files reviewed, 1 is missing the needed health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“One of the staff files reviewed shows that a caregiver is lacking 13.5 hours for the training year being reviewed. (9/18/22-9/17/23)”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Out of the children's files reviewed, 1 was lacking current immunizations. Child was enrolled on 11/2020 and the copy of immunizations provided only had the 1st immunization provided as a newborn at the hospital. (NOTE: Copy on file)”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2024
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“After reviewing files it was noted that the director had no training hours available to review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
- Nov 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 22, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers and director don't have a current pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“A caregiver supervising children under 24 months does not have one clock hour of training in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Observed television on in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Two caregivers and center director don't have a current First aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Two caregivers don't have the required 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Kids Carrousel Day Care
Is Kids Carrousel Day Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 3, 1998.
When was Kids Carrousel Day Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on October 22, 2025, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kids Carrousel Day Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 care for?
74, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kids Carrousel Day Care accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Kids Carrousel Day Care'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 cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 412-1898 to ask.
What is Kids Carrousel Day Care's phone number?
(956) 412-1898.
Where is Kids Carrousel Day Care?
625 Markowsky Ave, Harlingen, TX 78550. The nearest other daycare we list is Calvary Christian Day Care Center, 0.8 miles away.