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CandyLand Daycare Center

1215 E Ferguson St Ste B, Pharr, TX 78577 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

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

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#40 of 47 centers in Pharr
1High risk
6Medium High risk
6Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
14 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 2, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 2, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundApr 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 2, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Records & paperwork4
Other standards2
Sleep safety1
Training & qualifications1
Staff ratios1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily §746.4751(a)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 9, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
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 during the visit
MediumJan 23, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
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.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2024
MediumJan 26, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
Childrens product certification was last reviewed on 3/5/2021.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2023
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The fire inspection was reviewed the last fire inspection was conducted on 12/27/2021. The fire inspection has expired.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionOther standards
Pest Extermination §746.3427
During the inspection a ant pile of red ants was seen in the kids outdoor play area.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary §746.3317
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 during the visit
Medium HighJul 14, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
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.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2022
Medium LowJul 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Parent Notification Poster §746.401(7)
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 during the visit
HighDec 22, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
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 during the visit
Medium HighDec 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care §746.801(11)
Most recent fire inspection conducted 2-3 weeks ago was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 27, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
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.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021
MediumNov 2, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One out three personnel files reviewed was not available at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity71 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-08:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceJan 4, 2022
DirectorAshley Villarreal
Phone9567399838
State operation #1717489

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.

Licensed centers nearby

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.