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Kids Carrousel Day Care 2

110 N Harrolds, Rio Hondo, TX 78583 · Cameron County
Conditions on permitAccepts child care subsidies

Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 is a licensed child care center in Rio Hondo, TX, licensed for up to 40 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 27 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 71 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (30 of 71). 19 citations came in the last 12 months. 11% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #183 of 183 centers in Cameron County and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#183 of 183 centers in Cameron County
9High risk
44Medium High risk
15Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
71 citations from 27 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 19 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 29, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 5, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 20, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 21, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 19, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 7, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety30
Training & qualifications10
Records & paperwork9
Health & medication5
Staff ratios5
Sleep safety4
Other standards3
Supervision2
Food & feeding2
Background checks1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Sep 17, 2026
Medium HighAug 28, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Outside building structure is not being maintained.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
This deficiency is not related to investigation: There is no playground equipment for children to use. Outside building structure is not being maintained. A classroom was not set up and floor needs repairs.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Fire drills have not been conducted. NOTE: A fire drill was conducted May 26, 2026.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
MediumAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - License §746.401(1)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: The following information was not posted during inspection: The child care center's license; the letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation; current emergency and relocation diagram as specified in 746.5207 of this title; list entitled of "Current Employees". The list must be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches in size, printed legibly, and must include each employee's first and last name.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
MediumAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation §746.2803(4)(D)
Based on the information gathered, caregivers are exceeding the time that they are placing children in time out.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Facility does not have a current annual sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
Based on the information obtained, director does not have knowledge of essential information including but not limited to the number of children enrolled, information related to children enrolled including names, ages, etc. Center director is not abiding by minimum standards requirements.
Correction verified Sep 21, 2026
MediumAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates §746.2205(a)(1)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed that infant room and school age classroom do not have a written activity plans.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed children arrived at center and had snack and later on having dinner. However, children did not wash their hands before eating.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
This deficency is not related to the investigation: Monthly carbon monoxide has not been conducted.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighAug 5, 2026Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
This deficiency is not related to investigation: Children sign in and out is not being maintained. NOTE: There were 5 children present and one child was signed in.
Correction verified Aug 28, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Reviewed staff training: one staff needs to update the expired first aid and CPR training.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of drills were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
Medium HighMay 21, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
At the time of inspection it was found that director has not been present 30 hours of 75% at the operation during the hours of operation.
Correction verified Jun 3, 2026
MediumMar 17, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times §746.501(a)(1)
Written operational policies were not avaialbe for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium LowMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
4 children's files were evlauted and all four did not have the date of admission.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
Medium LowMar 17, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage §746.907(a)
All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2026
MediumJan 16, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving §745.651(1)
Staff no longer employed as of August 2025, has not be inactivated.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2026
Medium HighSep 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Re-CITE: 1 light fixture in two rooms is not working properly, a total of 2 lights. NOTE: The school age classroom can be used as repairs were made and a safety plan is no longer needed.
Correction verified Sep 11, 2025
HighAug 26, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Re-CITE: The after school classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. Pre-kinder/toddler classroom is still leaking from recent rain at it has water stains from recent rain. 1 light fixture in each room is not working properly, a total of 4 lights. Both restrooms, after school classroom, and the pre-kinder/classroom have chipped paint coming off the walls within children's reach. 2 fans, 2 air vents, and all carpets need to be cleaned and sanitized as dirt can be observed on them. NOTE: The fan in the infant classroom was removed from child-care space, the school age classroom will not be in used until repairs are made and a safety plan was put in place, the fan in the pre-k classroom was disconnected, the carpets in the pre-k classroom were removed.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 26, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
Observed 2 fitted sheets not snug at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Sep 10, 2025
Medium HighAug 20, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks. Adding the boys restroom light went out and not working. 1 light fixure in each room is not working properly.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 20, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
RE-CITE: Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits §746.5209(c)
Front exit door was locked at the time of arrival. CORRECTED AT INSPECTION Locked door was opened.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
Observed caregiver supervising 15 children between the ages of 6 months to 10 years old. There is an 18 month difference between the youngest to the oldest.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
HighAug 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director is not ensuring the operation is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Re-CITE: One restroom ceiling in the operatoin is still falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak and has not been fixed. All classroom have the celing with spots due to water leaks.
Correction verified Aug 20, 2025
Medium HighAug 8, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Re-CITE: Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2025
MediumJul 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
Background check validation is not current. Last validation was completed on 03/26/2025. NOTE: Corrected at the time of inspection as validation as completed at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
Observed a caregiver present in the operation supervising a group of children without having had a background check run by the operation.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor equipement used by the children are not being maintained as they have not been properly clean and sanitized.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
At the time of inspection leaks were found in several places along the daycare. One classroom received damage due to the leaks. One restroom ceiling in the operatoin was falling/hanging due to water damages. The afterschool classroom has floor damage due to the water leak.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Facility does not have a current Sanitation Inspection. Last conducted on 7/15/2024.
Correction verified Aug 8, 2025
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Unsafe Facility Occurrence §746.305(a)(1)
Director failed to report the infant classroom being unsafe due to water damages.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The operation did not report the closure of a classroom due to water coming in due to recent rain within 2 days of the occurrence. NOTE: CORRECTED AT INSPECTION as operation removed the classroom from capacity and classrom will not be used for children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighMay 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
RE-CITED: Annual health inspection is not current. Last completed on 4/15/2024.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
MediumMay 1, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 12, 2025
Medium HighApr 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Annual health inspection is not current. Last commpleted on 4/15/2024.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
MediumApr 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Re-cite: Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
Medium HighApr 21, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
RE-CITE: The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Correction verified May 1, 2025
HighApr 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles §746.2419(3)
Observed a two month old infant in the bounce with the bottle proped with a blanket. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as bottle and blanket were removed at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
Observed three infant bottles without the name and initial of the last name of the children. NOTE: Corrected at inspection as name and initial of last name was added to the bottles at the time of inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation of drills was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2025
Medium HighApr 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The exit playground door and wood around the playgrorund that were observed deteriorated. The exit door also has a hole in the bottom it accessible to the children at the time of inspection. There are 6 lights throught the operation that are not working properly.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2025
Medium HighApr 14, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets §746.2409(a)(2)
Observed an infant in the crib without the sheet fitted at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Apr 21, 2025
Medium HighApr 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were four children present and not signed in. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
There is no verification that the director is working at this operation as time sheets are not available.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
MediumJun 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
1 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization on file at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium LowJun 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Personnel Record Storage- Location §746.907(c)
All 3 staff's personnel records were not available at the child-care center for review during hours of operation at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
MediumJun 18, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 of 5 children's files reviewed did not have a copy of the health statement on file at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year §746.5205(2)
Severe weather drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
Ceiling in the toddler and afterschool classroom have a combination of 21 tiles with mold at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3403
Documentation of the last annual health inspection was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
Lock downs have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on June 4, 2021.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
MediumJul 17, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
2 first aid kits were incomplete as they were missing thermometer at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The sign in and out log was reviewed. There were six children signed in and thirteen children in care. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection. The sign in and out log was updated.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Diaper changing mat was observed torn at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJul 17, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Fire drills have not been conducted since 2021. Last conducted on July 7, 2021.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationBackground checks
AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone §745.621(a)(2)
Deficiency is not related to investigation. Observed that a background check has not been submitted for a caregiver that is counted in child/caregiver ratios.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed an infant asleep in bucket chair.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
Medium HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two infants each in a different crib with a training cup.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
HighApr 26, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Deficiency is not related to investigation: Observed two caregivers in three different occasions walking out of classrooms leaving children unsupervised.
Correction verified May 23, 2023
MediumAug 8, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A file was not available for review for one staff. A second staff is missing the following: Training certificates. A third staff is missing proof of education, TB test, orientation and training certificates. A fourth is missing TB test, orientation and training certificates.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Four staff members did not have CPR training available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Observed a toilet located near toddler classroom not working properly. Observed that playground area is not being maintained.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Four staff members did not have pediatric first aid available for review at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
Medium HighAug 8, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
Observed a TV on a shelf and it's not anchored.
Correction verified Aug 19, 2022
MediumAug 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Facility does not have a current children's products annual certification.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity40 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 17, 2010
DirectorGuadalupe Montelongo
Phone9567483616
State operation #1061427

Common questions

Does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kids Carrousel Day Care 2’s hours?

7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Cameron area, which includes Rio Hondo, is $41.00 a day for infants, $39.80 a day for toddlers and $38.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 26, 2025: “Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 compare with other daycares in Cameron County?

It is #183 of 183 centers in Cameron County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kids Carrousel Day Care 2 last inspected?

Sep 29, 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 1061427 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.