CandyLand Daycare Center
CandyLand Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Pharr, TX, licensed for up to 71 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 14 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 14). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #40 of 47 centers in Pharr and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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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.
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
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.
Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
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.
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.
One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
About this center
Common questions
Does CandyLand Daycare Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are CandyLand Daycare Center’s hours?
6:30 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does CandyLand Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does CandyLand Daycare Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask CandyLand Daycare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes Pharr, is $35.60 a day for infants, $34.40 a day for toddlers and $33.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has CandyLand Daycare Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 22, 2021: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does CandyLand Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Pharr?
It is #40 of 47 centers in Pharr by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was CandyLand Daycare Center last inspected?
Feb 2, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.
To see the official record, search operation 1717489 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.