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Over the Rainbow Day Care Center

650 Quail Hollow St, La Joya, TX 78560 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Over the Rainbow Day Care Center is a licensed child care center in La Joya, TX, licensed for up to 73 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 17). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #357 of 397 centers in Hidalgo County and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #357 of 397 centers in Hidalgo County
0High risk
7Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Mar 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Mar 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 25, 2022 · Assessment · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Records & paperwork2
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit in the transportation vehicle was incomplete. The items missing were tweezers and waterproof, disposable gloves. Note: This was CORRECTED during inspection as the missing items were obtained and included in the first aid kit.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have current training in Transportation safety. The certificate available for review had a date of completion of 2/6/2024.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2026
MediumFeb 3, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director was missing annual training on the following topics: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic.
Correction verified Mar 9, 2026
Medium HighFeb 3, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands §746.3505(b)
A caregiver did not wash an infant's hands after a diaper change. Note: This was addressed during inspection and caregiver proceeded to wash the infant's hands
Correction verified Mar 3, 2026
MediumFeb 5, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
1 of 6 children records reviewed was missing the statement of the child's health from a health-care professional.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A caregiver who conducts transportation did not have current training in transportation safety.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
MediumFeb 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
There were no time sheets available for review for the director.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
Medium HighFeb 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
Six pedals were missing from a children's merry-go-cyle in the outdoor playground.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
MediumFeb 6, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Vehicle Documentation - date of lease or purchase for each vehicle §746.5627
There was no vehicle documentation to show the date of lease/purchase for the transportation vehicle requiring a child safety alarm.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
MediumFeb 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The director and 3 caregivers did not have the following required annual training hours: -Child maltreatment -Emergency preparedness; -Administering medication, -Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction -Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic and -Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
Correction verified Mar 1, 2023
Medium HighFeb 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The outdoor play area was observed with trash (plastic wrappers.) and big rocks. Corrected at Inspection: The outdoor play area was cleaned during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child's record review did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2023
MediumMar 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Personnel Records- Training Hours §746.901(5)
Director did not have training records available for review.
Correction verified Mar 28, 2022
MediumMar 4, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
The Infant Caregivers did not have the following annual training topics: (1) Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; (2) Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and (3) Understanding early childhood brain development. The person in charge of transportation did not have a transportation training in the file for review. A caregiver hired on 12/16/19 did not have Pre-Service training certificate in the file. Several training certificates did not have an assessment tool to show the knowledge acquired from the trainings.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment (Sitting) §746.4813(a)
A 4 seat Spring Rider did not have the required use zone area.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2022
Medium HighMar 4, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The Spring Rider and Circle Cycle structure were observed with rusted area. There was an unused water heater outside in the outdoor play area. There was grass growing from the mulch. There was no mark for the mulch to indicate the depth of the surfacing material.
Correction verified Mar 22, 2022
Medium LowFeb 25, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity73 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-07:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 15, 2010
DirectorCynthia Casanova
Phone9565830441
State operation #1064506

Common questions

Does Over the Rainbow Day Care Center take infants?

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

What are Over the Rainbow Day Care Center’s hours?

6:30 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Over the Rainbow Day Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Over the Rainbow Day Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Over the Rainbow Day Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes La Joya, 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 Over the Rainbow Day Care Center had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 17 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Over the Rainbow Day Care Center compare with other daycares in Hidalgo County?

It is tied for #357 of 397 centers in Hidalgo County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Over the Rainbow Day Care Center last inspected?

Mar 3, 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 1064506 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.