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Childcare center · Mcallen, TX
Colors Daycare Center
A licensed child care center in Mcallen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 906 W DALLAS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78501
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 618-0071
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 84 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1789817
Permit: Full Permit, issued November 20, 2024
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 22 inspections
- 7 investigations
- 21 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 10, Medium 8)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from December 14, 2023 to August 18, 2026, newest first: 29 visits and 21 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
August 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 4, 2026 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2026 · Correction verified: September 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance as the caregiver humiliated a child by throwing away the child's shoes in the trash.
February 19, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 11, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 21, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 13, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
June 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 16, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Observed children in bucket seats, Safety straps were not fastened while children were on equipment.
April 9, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 25, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
March 12, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
March 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2025 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2803(3) - Discipline - Teaches Acceptable Behavior and Self-control
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 20, 2025 · Correction verified: April 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the operation is not in compliance with Discipline. Teachers are not able to establish for the children an acceptable behavior in the classroom.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of caregivers-Set appropriate behavior expectations
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 20, 2025 · Correction verified: April 9, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the preponderance of evidence obtained it is determined that the responsibilities of caregivers were not met in setting appropriate behaviors and expectation for children to understand and follow at activity times and or physical play activities.
November 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
September 5, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 16, 2024 · Correction verified: September 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight staff files were reviewed. Four out of eight files are missing pre-employment affidavit. Two files reviewed are missing high school diploma. One file is missing foreign diploma translation.
July 31, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
July 23, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 23, 2024 · Correction verified: July 31, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children in the prek room were observed out of control. Children were crying, screaming, fighting among each other, running around the room and climbing onto furniture.
July 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
June 11, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
June 4, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 4, 2024 · Correction verified: June 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was providing care for 5 children ages 2mo, 4mo, 8mo, 12mo and 12mo. Classroom was over ratio by one child. Note: Three addtioinal staff members arrived to operation and one of them was assigned to assist in the infant room.
May 17, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 20, 2024 · Correction verified: May 23, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Attendace records are missing the employee or parent's initials or other unique identifier.
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 24, 2024 · Correction verified: May 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following is missing: (11) Immunizations (13) Enrollment Procedures
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 31, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Eight children's records were reviewed. One is missing health statement and a second file is missing health statement/ immunization and hearing and vision screening records.
746.3309(c) - Parent Provided Meals/Snacks - Provide Safe Storage and Service
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 17, 2024 · Correction verified: June 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A child was observed eating a food item brought from home during lesson activity and child shared food item with other children.
April 17, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
April 11, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 11, 2024 · Correction verified: April 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
School-age children were watching a video not related to the lesson plan. Two children in the prek room were playing games on their tablets.
April 1, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was supervising a group of 7 children ages 13mo to 4yo. Age difference exceeded 18 months.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 1, 2024 · Correction verified: April 11, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
School-age children were observed watching SpongeBob during inspection. TV show is not related to today's lesson plan titled "Learning to Cut and Paste correctly" .
February 22, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 26, 2024 · Correction verified: February 27, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation has a play structure with a slide. There is gap between the base of the structure and the slide causing a pinch point.
December 22, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
December 14, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2023 · Correction verified: December 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Classrooms have lesson plans posted, however, they were not being followed and are missing child initiated activities.
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 21, 2023 · Correction verified: December 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation has a play-structure with a height of 4'8" surrounded by 3-5 inches of pea gravel.
746.2409(a)(1) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Crib
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Original crib's mattresses were replaced with foam pieces. Note: During inspection provider located the original mattresses and replaced them.
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2023 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 14, 2023 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A medication administered to a child was not in the original container nor had the child's name.
746.2605(1)(A) - Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 17, 2023 · Correction verified: December 22, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Prek and school-age classrooms do not well defined interest centers.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.