Sierra Blanca Head Start
504 N Cammack, Sierra Blanca, TX
Rainbow Express Depot CCC
- licensed capacity
- 59
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2001
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About
About Rainbow Express Depot CCC
Rainbow Express Depot CCC is a licensed child care center in Van Horn, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 22, 2001, for up to 59 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 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
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 59 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 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 | 59 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Rainbow Express Depot CCC has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Culberson County has a median price of $122 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$122
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$116
Home daycare$107
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$106
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Rainbow Express Depot CCC
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 59 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2001
- License number
- #48259
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 19, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Safe sleep 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Supervision and ratios 2
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safety and hazards 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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- Aug 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
“Three personnel records were not at the operation for review, only their training hours were available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's files were missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- May 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
“During inspection infant caregiver who is resposible for two infants in care exited the infant classroom leaving one infant unattended. This was corrected at inspection when the infant caregiver returned to the infant room to care for the infant.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A 9 month old infant was asleep in a crib with a loose blanket covering the infant. This was corrected when the blanket was immediately removed by the caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on May 20, 2025
746.2409(a)(10) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Two infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having the cribs labeled for each infant.”
Corrected during the visit
Jun 13, 2024Inspection8 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Operation did not have a list of employees posted or available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge printed a list of current employees and posted it.”
Corrected during the visit
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have available for review, documentation showing a monthly check of the active play area and equipment was completed in the month of May 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge completed a monthly check list after checking the active play area.”
Corrected during the visit
746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Operation does not have documentation showing a fire inspection was completed in 2023 or 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
746.1011(a) - Director present-Minimum 75%
“Director of the operation is not present 75% of the time.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2024
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“One child's epi-pen is not in the original container.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“During inspection, four cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2024
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“In review of staff records, three staff members did not have proof of training in administering medication available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
746.3803(b) - Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
“One child's food allergy emergency plan expired on 10/11/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2024
Sep 18, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2409(a)(9) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
“Two cribs in the infant room were not labeled. There was no numbering system in place. This was corrected at inspections when the person in charge labeled the cribs with the infant's names.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Two caregivers working in the infant classroom does not have pediactrc first aid.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Pre-K children were served cookies on a bare table. This was corrected at inspection when a caretaker had children placed their cookies on top of napkins provided by the caretaker.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Two personnel records did not contain 24 hours of the required annual training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 31, 2023
Oct 10, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last available completed certification is dated 11/16/20.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation does not have a current annual verification of liability insurance. The operation has a next annual verification past due date of 6/22/2022. This was corrected at inspection after a verification of liability insurance form 2962 was completed.”
Corrected during the visit
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
“The people list for employees associated with the operation has not currently been validated. The people list was last validated on 4/4/22. This was corrected at inspection after the people list was reviewed with director and validated.”
Corrected during the visit
Nov 8, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“During inspection, in the pre-k classroom. a television was not observed to be securely anchored, thus posing a tip over hazard. Photos taken. This was corrected at inspection after director removed the TV and placed in a storage room, not accessible to children. Photo taken.”
Corrected during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Rainbow Express Depot CCC
Is Rainbow Express Depot CCC licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 22, 2001.
When was Rainbow Express Depot CCC last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 19, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Rainbow Express Depot CCC had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 3 of 5 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 Rainbow Express Depot CCC care for?
59, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Rainbow Express Depot CCC accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Rainbow Express Depot CCC's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Rainbow Express Depot CCC cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 283-2245 to ask.
What is Rainbow Express Depot CCC's phone number?
(432) 283-2245.
Where is Rainbow Express Depot CCC?
104 E 2nd, Van Horn, TX 79855. The nearest other daycare we list is Sierra Blanca Head Start, 30.1 miles away.