Candyland Daycare Center
1215 E FERGUSON ST STE B, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 71
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-08:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Ashley Villarreal
- Phone
- (956) 739-9838
- Regulated since
- Jan 4, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1370905 · number 1717489
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (2) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 4 | 3 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2021 | 5 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (3), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Feb 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A toy was inspected and the hard plastic was broken on it making it a hazard for the children. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the toy was taken out of the playground area and thrown away.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jan 9, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
A crib was not labeled with the child's name. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection when caregiver labeled the crib with the childs name
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-01-09.
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Safety & premises
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Jan 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Three out of four employee records reviewed for Health and Safety Audit purposes are missing hazardous materials, allergic reactions, medication administration, emergency preparedness, communicable diseases, building safety, shaken baby syndrome/ brain development/SIDS.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-09. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Staff background & training
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Apr 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 24, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 27, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-09. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
HHSC 746.801(18) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-01-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 14, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
It was observed in the kitchen refrigerator there was an expired bottle of Mayonnaise. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the bottle was disposed properly.
HHSC 746.3317 — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-14.
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Other Serious
During the monitoring inspection health practices were reviewed the Annual Sanitation Inspection had expired the date it was last conducted on was 2/21/21.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
HHSC 746.3427 — Pest Extermination
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-28. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Records & paperwork
Required postings were reviewed the following postings were missing: Childrens Products Certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021. Attention Parents notice was not posted for parents to review. The activity plan for each age group was not posted for the parents to review. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the required posting were posted on the wall for parents to view.
HHSC 746.401(7) — Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Dec 22, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Binder taken during transportation routes was missing the following items: -Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms -Parent s names and telephone numbers and emergency telephone numbers Note: This was corrected during inspection when provider made copies of the admission forms which include the required information.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(2) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2021-12-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-29. Correction verified 2021-12-27.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 2, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has lesson plans posted in the rooms but they are not being followed. Plans do not have the dates they are designated for and lack activities to help children meet their individual needs and developmental level.
HHSC 746.2203(b) — Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-07. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Safety & premises
Five children's files were reviewed. Three files are missing an emergency contact, three files are missing health statements, one is missing emergency medical authorization, one is missing verification parent received policies, one is missing parent signature and one is missing emergency food allergy plan.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-07. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Records & paperwork
One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-07. Correction verified 2021-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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