Wee Care Child Day Care

3204 S CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County

26cited violations

6serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 25
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
Director / administrator: Maribel Villarreal
Phone: (956) 781-5018
Regulated since: Aug 22, 2003
HHSC IDs: Operation 219473 · number 824551
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 4
Supervision & ratios 2
Safety & premises 8
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	0	Other (2)
2024	4	2	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	6	2	Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2)
2022	4	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2)
2021	10	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A classroom with two children under the age of two were using screen time. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 29, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  A classroom with two children under the age of two were using screen time. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-19. Correction verified 2026-08-13.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There was an employee with an expired CPR/FIrst Aid Certificate at the center. CPR/ First Aid certificate expired on 9/9/2024. Note: Phone call was made during inspection to attend CPR/First Aid Kit class on 9/19/2024 at 10:00am.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire inspection has not been conducted last fire inspection was conducted on 8/4/2023. Note: Director conducted Fire Department to set up appointment for fire inspection to be conducted on 9/19/2024 @ 9:00am.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  There was an employee with an expired CPR/FIrst Aid Certificate at the center. CPR/ First Aid certificate expired on 9/9/2024. Note: Phone call was made during inspection to attend CPR/First Aid Kit class on 9/19/2024 at 10:00am.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
- Safety & premises Serious
  Fire inspection has not been conducted last fire inspection was conducted on 8/4/2023. Note: Director conducted Fire Department to set up appointment for fire inspection to be conducted on 9/19/2024 @ 9:00am.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-09-20. Correction verified 2024-09-19.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver and employee are missing trainings for HASA purposes for their annual year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported was not in the transportation vehicle.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Safety & premises
  The safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not made available at time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Caregiver and employee are missing trainings for HASA purposes for their annual year.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-11. Correction verified 2023-10-03.
- Safety & premises Serious
  The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported was not in the transportation vehicle.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
- Safety & premises
  The safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors was not made available at time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-09-28. Correction verified 2023-09-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The cribs in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs with each child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In one of the children restrooms cleaning supplies were under the sink and on a shelf that were both accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the cleaning supplies and were not accessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The cribs in the infant room were not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled the cribs with each child's name.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  In one of the children restrooms cleaning supplies were under the sink and on a shelf that were both accessible to the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when caregiver moved the cleaning supplies and were not accessible to the children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 9, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  It was observed during inspection there was an expired gallon of milk.
  
  HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Other
  During inspection mats used during nap time were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  Transportation was inspected documentation of the operation was missing.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of four records were missing child's school information of where they attened.
  
  HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Staff background & training
  Staff records were evaluated records were missing documents: A copy of a photo identification Proof of request for background checks required under 40 TAC Chapter 745, Subchapter F
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  It was observed during inspection there was an expired gallon of milk.
  
  HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Other
  During inspection mats used during nap time were not labeled with the child's name. Note: This was corrected at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Supervision & ratios
  Transportation was inspected documentation of the operation was missing.
  
  HHSC 746.5617(a)(3) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-06.
- Records & paperwork
  Two out of four records were missing child's school information of where they attened.
  
  HHSC 746.605(14) — Required Admission Information - School Information for School-age Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-22.
- Staff background & training
  Staff records were evaluated records were missing documents: A copy of a photo identification Proof of request for background checks required under 40 TAC Chapter 745, Subchapter F
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2021-12-06. Correction verified 2021-12-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Wee Care Child Day Care, 3204 S CAGE BLVD, Pharr, TX 78577-9518 (operation ID 219473, operation number 824551), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.