Licensed center · Mcallen, TX
Tony's Playhouse Discover Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
- Capacity 186
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 186 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 18 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 7:00 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 186 children
Accepts child care assistance
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1929 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County · 38 licensed daycares in 78501
Capacity rank 2 of 38 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 14 in 78501 · Open on weekends, one of 12 in 78501
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 869876
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- March 2007
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
20 inspections on record, most recent Jun 10, 2026. 16 of 25 visits and reports cited a standard. 4 self-reported incidents, listed separately below.
Jun 10, 2026Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.
Corrected Jun 24, 2026 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Oct 3, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 30, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 15, 2025Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4807(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4901(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1316(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2205(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
Corrected Apr 15, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3415(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 15, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
Corrected Oct 29, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
May 23, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.
Corrected May 24, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 13, 2024Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.
Corrected Apr 3, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 14, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 5, 2024Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jan 25, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
There is peeling paint and peeling flooring in the after-school age classrooms. Ants were observed at the operation's playground and climbing up a post.
Corrected Feb 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 8, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2023
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 15, 2023Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.801(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 7, 2023
- 746.3407(12)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.
Corrected Dec 7, 2023
- 746.3505(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.
Corrected Dec 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 7, 2023
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Infant age children were observed in high chairs and bucket seats for 25 consecutive minutes. Note: During inspection, caregiver removed the children from the devices and moved them onto the indoor playground area.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(17)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Animals
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
Corrected Dec 7, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.
Corrected Nov 15, 2023, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Seven out of ten staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases -Transportation -First Aid / CPR
Corrected Dec 7, 2023
- 746.801(9)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 13, 2023Self-reported incident1 standard cited
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was left in charge of supervising 6 children ages 13-16mo. Specified age group was 12-17mo, classroom was over ratio by one. child.
Corrected Jan 11, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1601Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 27, 2023Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.5403(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.
Corrected Aug 10, 2023
- 746.5403(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
40 standards cited across 20 inspections, most recently Jun 10, 2026. All 40 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High820%
- Medium High1538%
- Medium1743%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 7 of 20 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 1 of 40 findings, 39 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Jun 10, 2026
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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