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Rainbow Express Depot CCC

104 E 2nd, Van Horn, TX 79855 · Culberson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Rainbow Express Depot CCC is a licensed child care center in Van Horn, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2001. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 21 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for health & medication (4 of 21). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 38% were corrected during the inspection itself.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
3High risk
8Medium High risk
9Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
21 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 20, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundNov 8, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Health & medication4
Sleep safety4
Training & qualifications4
Records & paperwork3
Building & playground safety3
Staff ratios2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's files were missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
MediumDec 15, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three personnel records were not at the operation for review, only their training hours were available for review.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2026
HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A 9 month old infant was asleep in a crib with a loose blanket covering the infant. This was corrected when the blanket was immediately removed by the caregiver.
Correction verified May 20, 2025
MediumMay 7, 2025InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Two infant cribs were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection by having the cribs labeled for each infant.
Corrected during the visit
HighMay 7, 2025InspectionSupervision
Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised §746.2401(7)
During inspection infant caregiver who is resposible for two infants in care exited the infant classroom leaving one infant unattended. This was corrected at inspection when the infant caregiver returned to the infant room to care for the infant.
Correction verified May 20, 2025
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization Expires on First Anniversary §746.3803(b)
One child's food allergy emergency plan expired on 10/11/2023.
Correction verified Aug 6, 2024
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director present-Minimum 75% §746.1011(a)
Director of the operation is not present 75% of the time.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
MediumJun 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation does not have available for review, documentation showing a monthly check of the active play area and equipment was completed in the month of May 2024. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge completed a monthly check list after checking the active play area.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJun 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
Operation did not have a list of employees posted or available for review. This was corrected at inspection when the person in charge printed a list of current employees and posted it.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
In review of staff records, three staff members did not have proof of training in administering medication available for review.
Correction verified Jul 30, 2024
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Fire Inspection §746.5103
Operation does not have documentation showing a fire inspection was completed in 2023 or 2024.
Correction verified Sep 4, 2024
Medium HighJun 13, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
One child's epi-pen is not in the original container.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
MediumJun 13, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During inspection, four cots in the toddler classroom were not labeled.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Pre-K children were served cookies on a bare table. This was corrected at inspection when a caretaker had children placed their cookies on top of napkins provided by the caretaker.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Two caregivers working in the infant classroom does not have pediactrc first aid.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023
HighSep 18, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Documentation that Crib Meets Applicable Federal Rules §746.2409(a)(9)
Two cribs in the infant room were not labeled. There was no numbering system in place. This was corrected at inspections when the person in charge labeled the cribs with the infant's names.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 18, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Two personnel records did not contain 24 hours of the required annual training available for review.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2023
MediumOct 10, 2022InspectionStaff 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)
The people list for employees associated with the operation has not currently been validated. The people list was last validated on 4/4/22. This was corrected at inspection after the people list was reviewed with director and validated.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance §746.801(6)
The operation does not have a current annual verification of liability insurance. The operation has a next annual verification past due date of 6/22/2022. This was corrected at inspection after a verification of liability insurance form 2962 was completed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last available completed certification is dated 11/16/20.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2022
Medium HighNov 8, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
During inspection, in the pre-k classroom. a television was not observed to be securely anchored, thus posing a tip over hazard. Photos taken. This was corrected at inspection after director removed the TV and placed in a storage room, not accessible to children. Photo taken.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity59 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 22, 2001
DirectorEmiley Mccoy
Phone4322832245
State operation #48259

Common questions

Does Rainbow Express Depot CCC take infants?

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

What are Rainbow Express Depot CCC’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Rainbow Express Depot CCC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Rainbow Express Depot CCC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 7, 2025: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

When was Rainbow Express Depot CCC last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

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 48259 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.