Over The Rainbow Day Care Center

650 QUAIL HOLLOW ST, La Joya, TX 78560 · Hidalgo County

17cited violations

0serious

9inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 73
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-07:00 PM
Director / administrator: Cynthia Casanova
Phone: (956) 583-0441
Regulated since: Apr 15, 2010
HHSC IDs: Operation 558509 · number 1064506
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Safety & premises 5
Staff background & training 6
Records & paperwork 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Main categories
2026	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2)
2025	4	Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (2)
2024	1	Safety & premises (1)
2023	3	Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1)
2022	5	Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director was missing annual training on the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
  
  HHSC 746.1311(e) — Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-03-09.
- Staff background & training
  The director did not have current training in Transportation safety. The certificate available for review had a date of completion of 2/6/2024.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-06. Correction verified 2026-02-06.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed during inspection and caregiver proceeded to wash the infant's hands
  
  HHSC 746.3505(b) — Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-03. Correction verified 2026-03-03.
- Safety & premises
  The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was incomplete. The items missing were tweezers and waterproof, disposable gloves. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the missing items were obtained and included in the first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a) — First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-02-03.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
  
  HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Safety & premises
  Six pedals were missing from a children's merry-go-cyle in the outdoor playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-17. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Records & paperwork
  1 of 6 children records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
- Records & paperwork
  There were no time sheets available for review for the director.
  
  HHSC 746.801(5) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-10. Correction verified 2025-02-10.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  There was no vehicle documentation to show the date of lease/purchase for the transportation vehicle requiring a child safety alarm.
  
  HHSC 746.5627 — Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-02-08. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The director and 3 caregivers did not have the following required annual training hours: -Child maltreatment -Emergency preparedness; -Administering medication, -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-27. Correction verified 2023-03-01.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The outdoor play area was observed with trash (plastic wrappers.) and big rocks. Corrected at Inspection: The outdoor play area was cleaned during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-10.
- Records & paperwork
  One child's record review did not have a health statement on file.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-17. Correction verified 2023-02-20.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 22, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Director did not have training records available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-25. Correction verified 2022-03-28.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The Infant Caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. The person in charge of transportation did not have a transportation training in the file for review. A caregiver hired on 12/16/19 did not have Pre-Service training certificate in the file. Several training certificates did not have an assessment tool to show the knowledge acquired from the trainings.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
- Safety & premises
  The Spring Rider and Circle Cycle structure were observed with rusted area. There was an unused water heater outside in the outdoor play area. There was grass growing from the mulch. There was no mark for the mulch to indicate the depth of the surfacing material.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
- Safety & premises
  A 4 seat Spring Rider did not have the required use zone area.
  
  HHSC 746.4813(a) — Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-11. Correction verified 2022-03-22.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2022 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  
  HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2022-02-25. Correction verified 2022-02-25.
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 Over the Rainbow Day Care Center, 650 QUAIL HOLLOW ST, La Joya, TX 78560-9028 (operation ID 558509, operation number 1064506), 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.