Rainbow Express Depot CCC

104 E 2ND, Van Horn, TX 79855 · Culberson County

42cited violations

6serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 59
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Emiley Mccoy
Phone: (432) 283-2245
Regulated since: Jun 22, 2001
HHSC IDs: Operation 94885 · number 48259
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Illness & medication 6
Supervision & ratios 12
Safety & premises 10
Staff background & training 10
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	10	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (2)
2024	16	0	Illness & medication (4), Supervision & ratios (8), Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2023	8	2	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2022	6	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (2)
2021	2	0	Safety & premises (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Two children's files were missing immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
- Staff background & training
  Three personnel records were not at the operation for review, only their training hours were available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Illness & medication
  Two children's files were missing immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-13.
- Staff background & training
  Three personnel records were not at the operation for review, only their training hours were available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-01-12. Correction verified 2026-01-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
- Safety & premises
  Two infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having the cribs labeled for each infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history
May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2401(7) — Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
- Safety & premises
  Two infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having the cribs labeled for each infant.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-07.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-07. Correction verified 2025-05-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Director of the operation is not present 75% of the time.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
- Staff background & training
  In review of staff records, three staff members did not have proof of training in administering medication available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
- Illness & medication
  One child's food allergy emergency plan expired on 10/11/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3803(b) — Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
- Illness & medication
  One child's epi-pen is not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 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
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-13.
- Other
  During inspection, four cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation does not have documentation showing a fire inspection was completed in 2023 or 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-11. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 13, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Director of the operation is not present 75% of the time.
  
  HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-01. Correction verified 2024-11-18.
- Staff background & training
  In review of staff records, three staff members did not have proof of training in administering medication available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-07-30.
- Illness & medication
  One child's food allergy emergency plan expired on 10/11/2023.
  
  HHSC 746.3803(b) — Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-06.
- Illness & medication
  One child's epi-pen is not in the original container.
  
  HHSC 746.3805(b)(1) — Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 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
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-13.
- Other
  During inspection, four cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-27. Correction verified 2024-06-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-13.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation does not have documentation showing a fire inspection was completed in 2023 or 2024.
  
  HHSC 746.5103 — Documentation of Fire Inspection
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-09-11. Correction verified 2024-09-04.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers working in the infant classroom does not have pediactrc first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel records did not contain 24 hours of the required annual training available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 18, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Two caregivers working in the infant classroom does not have pediactrc first aid.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
- Staff background & training
  Two personnel records did not contain 24 hours of the required annual training available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-06. Correction verified 2023-10-31.
- Safety & premises Serious
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.2409(a)(9) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-09-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last available completed certification is dated 11/16/20.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  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.
  
  HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last available completed certification is dated 11/16/20.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-10-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-10-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 8, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  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.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-11-08.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Rainbow Express Depot CCC, 104 E 2ND, Van Horn, TX 79855 (operation ID 94885, operation number 48259), 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.
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