Licensed center · Pharr, TX
Candyland Daycare Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
- Capacity 71
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Weekend care
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Sat
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 71 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 10 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:30 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 71 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Weekend care
Location and nearby daycares
1215 E Ferguson St Ste B, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County · 57 licensed daycares in 78577
Capacity rank 15 of 57 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 32 in 78577 · Open on weekends, one of 13 in 78577
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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
- 1717489
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- January 2022
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
13 inspections on record, most recent Feb 2, 2026. 8 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Feb 2, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
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.
Corrected Dec 10, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.4751(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jan 9, 2025Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
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
Corrected Jan 9, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.2409(a)(10)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 23, 2024Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
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.
Corrected Feb 9, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Apr 17, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
- Mar 24, 2023Self-reported incidentNo standards cited
Jan 26, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.801(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
Corrected Feb 2, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.5101(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
Corrected Feb 9, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(18)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jul 14, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
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.
Corrected Jul 28, 2022
- 746.401(7)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster
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.
Corrected Jul 14, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3427Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pest Extermination
During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
Corrected Jul 28, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3317Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
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.
Corrected Jul 14, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.3401(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 22, 2021Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
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.
Corrected Dec 22, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.801(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected Dec 29, 2021
- 746.5617(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: High
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 2, 2021Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
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.
Corrected Nov 7, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2203(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
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.
Corrected Nov 7, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
Corrected Nov 7, 2021
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Oct 4, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 24, 2021Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.403(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
Allergy Information for a child diagnosed with food allergies is not posted in the classroom nor kitchen.
Corrected Sep 25, 2021
- 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Playground has overgrown weeds and grass. passageway from the center to playground was observed with trash including a metal plate with a nail and a used water bottle.
Corrected Sep 27, 2021
- 746.4751(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Monthly inspections of the active play space have not been documented.
Corrected Sep 24, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4503(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
A child was observed napping on carpet. Two out the two cribs used for napping were not labeled with the children's name. Mats were observed at the operation, however, they were not labeled with the children's names nor assigned number.
Corrected Sep 24, 2021 · Technical assistance given
- 746.305(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
Someone at the operation tested positive for a communicable disease illness deemed notifiable by the Texas Department of State Health Services and operation did not report this information to Licensing within 48 hours. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider provided required information to complete a self-report.
Corrected Sep 24, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.403(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
19 standards cited across 13 inspections, most recently Feb 2, 2026. All 19 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High15%
- Medium High947%
- Medium842%
- Medium Low15%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 5 of 13 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 6 of 19 findings, 13 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Dec 10, 2025, 1 clean visit since
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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