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Tony's Playhouse Discover Center

1929 Pecan Blvd, McAllen, TX 78501 · Hidalgo County
Accepts child care subsidies

Tony's Playhouse Discover Center is a licensed child care center in McAllen, TX, licensed for up to 186 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (11 of 40). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #52 of 55 centers in McAllen and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #52 of 55 centers in McAllen
8High risk
15Medium High risk
17Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
40 citations from 19 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 15, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 14, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundNov 13, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 27, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 27, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork11
Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Other standards5
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios4
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding1
Sleep safety1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 10, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
6 out of 10 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, Child Maltreatment, SIDS.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
Observed teacher 4 teachers doing diapering procedures and did not wash hands in between in child's diaper change. Teachers observed to be wearing gloves and would remove gloves prepare the area and place new gloves on rather than washing hands after area was prepared for new child in diaper change. Observed a caregiver wipping childs nose to remove buggers, teacher threw wipes that was used to clean nose away and grabbed a new wipe to clean another child's nose. Observed Class coming inside from outdoor time and teachers did not wash the childrens hands once they came back inside.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear §746.4807(a)
Swing play structure observed with 4 swings, measurements of use zone were not met with two play structures in use zone area at 6 ft.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
Medium HighApr 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
Director and 2 staff members who provide transportation do not have a current transporation training. One cargiver has provided transporation since January with no transporation traning.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
MediumApr 15, 2025InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities §746.2205(a)(2)
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2025
HighOct 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2024
MediumMay 23, 2024InspectionOther standards
Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age §746.4503(a)
Cots in the older infants, toddler and prek3 rooms are labeled by numbers but assignment lists do not reflect the children they are assigned to.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
MediumMar 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff files were reviewed. One file is missing copy of high school diploma or equivalent and first aid/cpr training certificate. A second file is missing the translation of a foreign high school diploma.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2024
MediumMar 13, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
One out of ten children's records reviewed is missing health statement. Seven out of ten children's records reviewed are missing the parent's rights statement.
Correction verified Apr 4, 2024
Medium HighJan 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
There is peeling paint and peeling flooring in the after-school age classrooms. Ants were observed at the operation's playground and climbing up a post.
Correction verified Feb 20, 2024
MediumDec 8, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
First Aid / CPR Training for two caregiver and Annual Training Certificates for six staff member were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Jan 11, 2024
HighNov 15, 2023InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Infant age children were observed in high chairs and bucket seats for 25 consecutive minutes. Note: During inspection, caregiver removed the children from the devices and moved them onto the indoor playground area.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumNov 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Animals §746.501(a)(17)
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
Medium HighNov 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
HighNov 15, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023
MediumNov 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Three out of ten staff files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection. A fourth file is missing copy of high school diploma and fifth one is missing high school diploma and personnel / operational policies and orientation statements.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumNov 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumNov 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
MediumNov 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations §746.801(9)
Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
Medium HighNov 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Seven out of ten staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: -Abuse/Neglect -Safe Sleep / Shaken Baby -Hazardous Materials -Food Allergies -Administering Medications -Emergency Preparedness -Building Safety -Communicable Diseases -Transportation -First Aid / CPR
Correction verified Dec 8, 2023
HighNov 15, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A staff member was present at operation and providing care to children without prior background check eligibility notice. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staffed was sent home pending background check eligibility notice.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 13, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
Based on the information obtained during the course of the investigation, a caregiver was left in charge of supervising 6 children ages 13-16mo. Specified age group was 12-17mo, classroom was over ratio by one. child.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJul 27, 2023InspectionOther standards
Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas §746.5403(a)
Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.
Correction verified Jul 31, 2023
HighJul 7, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
Operation did not report to CCR an incident that involved inappropriate forms of discipline / guidance.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
HighJul 7, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on the preponderance of evidence, a caregiver failed to demonstrate self-control / good judgment and became impatient towards a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
HighJul 7, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver grabbed, pushed, pulled and attempted to physically restrain a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
MediumJan 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff records were reviewed on 12/14/2022, the following items have not been available for review: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 1 staff member -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
Correction verified Jan 17, 2023
MediumDec 14, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Ten staff records were reviewed, the following items were not available for review at the time of inspection: -Copy of High School Diplomas for 2 staff members -First Aid and CPR trainings for 5 staff members -Building and Physical Premises Training for 7 staff members -Transportation, Abuse & Neglect, SIDS / Safe Sleep and Health/Safety related topics for a staff member
Correction verified Jan 2, 2023
MediumDec 14, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Two out of ten children's records review are missing a health statement.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2023
Medium HighSep 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children §746.1609
Two staff members were caring for 11 children ages 8mo-18mo. Specified age group of 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child.
Correction verified Sep 27, 2022
MediumAug 3, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
Required Postings were reviewed and the following are missing: Most Recent CCR Inspection / Investigation Form Keeping Children Safe Poster List of Employees Note: Keeping Children Safe Poster and List of Employee were posted.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2022
MediumDec 27, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots in the toddler were not labeled with the children's names and/or assigned number. Two out of the eight cribs being used in the infant room were labeled with the children's names.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022
Medium HighDec 27, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two out of six staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid/cpr. Note: one employee will no longer be working as a caregiver or be left in charge of a group of children.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2022
MediumDec 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Ground checks are conducted daily by operation but operation has not documented monthly checks utilizing a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022
Medium HighDec 27, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
Operation has swings and a play structure that has slide. There is 2-4 inches of pea gravel surrounding the structures/play-structures. Playground a rotating active play equipment that is within 2 feet from a metal pole.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
HighDec 27, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional §746.3805(a)(2)
Three medications were administered to a infant a child. Label instructions indicate medications are for children over the age of 2yo, 5yo and only with doctor's prescription. Operation did not have a written amended in writing by the child's health-care professional.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022
Medium HighDec 27, 2021InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
Correction verified Jan 6, 2022
MediumDec 27, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three out of the thirteen children's records reviewed and missing immunization records.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022
Medium HighDec 27, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirements for Bucket Swings §746.4703
Operation has four bucket swings; two of them do not have working safety straps and the other two inner inning is peeling. Swings are 14-16 inches from the ground.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity186 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
Licensed sinceMar 28, 2007
DirectorEvon Ibarra
Phone9569718669
State operation #869876

Common questions

Does Tony's Playhouse Discover Center take infants?

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

What are Tony's Playhouse Discover Center’s hours?

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

Does Tony's Playhouse Discover Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Tony's Playhouse Discover Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Tony's Playhouse Discover Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Lower Rio Grande Valley area, which includes McAllen, 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 Tony's Playhouse Discover Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 15, 2024: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Tony's Playhouse Discover Center compare with other daycares in McAllen?

It is tied for #52 of 55 centers in McAllen by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Tony's Playhouse Discover Center last inspected?

Jun 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 869876 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.