Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C.
Licensed Center in McAllen, Texas. License #1718202, issued August 26, 2021.
- Address
- 3900 S Ware Rd, McAllen, TX 78503
- Phone
- (956) 800-0811
- Licensed capacity
- 64 children
- Licensed for
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Child care subsidies
- Accepted
Programs listed with the state: School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips.
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In effect since June 23, 2025. From the state's provider report of October 15, 2026.
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What inspectors checked
Texas HHSC records how many individual standards it evaluated in each area of the rules, and how many it found violated. Across 22 areas it checked 5,484 standards at Kaleidoscope ll Early Childhood Learning K.C. between February 9, 2022 and February 12, 2026 and recorded 23 violations. Those correspond to the citations listed above that were recorded from 2021 onward; anything older than that is in the citation list but not in these counts.
The 22 areas, one by one
| Area of the rules | Visits | Standards checked | Violated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope, administration, and communication | 4 | 476 | 0 |
| Record keeping | 6 | 662 | 3 |
| Personnel | 6 | 898 | 2 |
| Ratios and group sizes | 5 | 270 | 2 |
| Activities | 4 | 140 | 0 |
| Infants | 7 | 624 | 1 |
| Toddlers | 5 | 110 | 1 |
| Pre-kindergarten | 4 | 74 | 0 |
| School-age | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Discipline | 3 | 60 | 0 |
| Naptime | 3 | 36 | 0 |
| Field trips | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Get well care | 2 | 54 | 0 |
| Nighttime care | 2 | 26 | 0 |
| Nutrition and food care | 3 | 133 | 0 |
| Health practices | 5 | 563 | 1 |
| Safety practices | 4 | 298 | 1 |
| Physical facilities | 3 | 224 | 0 |
| Outdoor safety | 3 | 288 | 0 |
| Pools | 3 | 78 | 0 |
| Fire safety | 3 | 203 | 0 |
| Transportation | 3 | 132 | 1 |
The table adds up to 5,431 of those standards. The remaining 53, including 11 of the violations, were recorded under the state's own catch-all heading, “Individual Standards Evaluated”, which names no area. They are reported here rather than folded into an area above, because the state did not say which area they belong to and we are not going to decide for it.
A high number of standards checked is not a compliment and a low one is not a criticism: how many apply depends on a program's size, its ages served and what the inspector was there to look at. We publish the two counts the state published and do not turn them into a score. This data begins in 2021, which is later than the inspection history above it.
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State inspection record
HHSC records 24 visits to this operation since October 2017, most recently on February 12, 2026, and 23 citations.
- 6High
- 9Medium High
- 6Medium
- 1Medium Low
- 1Low
Every citation below records a correction.
Citations
Showing all 23. Indented text is the inspector's own, reproduced verbatim.
- Low June 27, 2024 Correction verified July 16, 2024
746.1045: Education Outside of U.S.
1 out of 6 employee records reviewed is missing translation of education from Spanish to English.
- High June 27, 2024 Correction verified July 12, 2024
746.3701(9): Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
A mop bucket with water was outside and accessible to children. *This was corrected at inspection when the mop bucket was removed and water was thrown out.
- Medium June 27, 2024 Correction verified July 12, 2024
746.2505(4)(A): Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
Several bottles and training cups were not labeled with first name and last initial. *This was corrected at inspection when the bottles and cups were labeled with first name and last initial.
- High December 1, 2023 Correction verified December 8, 2023
745.641: AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
An individual without a background check received Inspector upon arrival and was assisting with serving meals/kitchen duties during the inspection. NOTE: The individual left the operation during the inspection.
- Medium High December 1, 2023 Correction verified December 8, 2023
746.1605(1): Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
There were 9 children under the care of 2 caregivers in the infant classroom. The youngest child was 5 months old and the oldest child was 3 years old. The gap between the children was over 18 months. NOTE: 3 year old was moved to their designated classroom and compliance was met.
- Medium Low September 8, 2023 Correction verified September 8, 2023
746.901(4): Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
A notarized Affidavit was not available for review for one of the caregivers of the operation.
- Medium High April 17, 2023 Correction verified April 27, 2023
746.2507(1): Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play
As per staff, the toddlers, and infant children have not been provided with outdoor play opportunities in the past week.
- High April 17, 2023 Correction verified April 27, 2023
746.2426(a)(2): Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer placed inside a play yard. The infant was not removed from the restrictive device as soon as possible by caregiver. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Caregiver removed child from device after being informed by Inspector.
- Medium High April 17, 2023 Corrected at inspection
746.613(b): Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
6 child records were reviewed during the inspection. 1 out of these records were missing immunization records. 1 out of these records was missing an updated immunization record. NOTE: This was corrected during the inspection. Immunization records were obtained.
- Medium December 8, 2022 Correction verified December 15, 2022
746.2207(c)(1): Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
5 children were observed engaged in screen-time activities not related to planned activities. One child was watching television, and four children were watching a video on a tablet. NOTE: Electronics were turned off and caregivers transitioned to planned activities.
- Medium December 8, 2022 Correction verified December 15, 2022
746.1701: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
There were 6 infants under the care of 1 caregiver. The specified age of the group was 12-17 months old. NOTE: A second caregiver entered the classroom and child-caregiver ratio was met.
- Medium High August 22, 2022 Correction verified August 30, 2022
746.2419(1): Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months
A 2 month old infant was being fed by caregiver while child was laying on a bouncer seat. NOTE: This was corrected after caregiver was informed. Caregiver held child to be fed.
- Medium High August 2, 2022 Correction verified August 22, 2022
746.3417(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed as observed during inspection. NOTE: Caregiver washed child's hands after Inspector informed them.
- Medium High August 2, 2022 Correction verified August 22, 2022
746.1309(d): Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver is missing 1 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -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
- High July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
745.8413: Licensing must be allowed to inspect and investigate operation
Operation did not allow inspector to enter operation until after 20 minutes of knocking and ringing doorbell. Caregivers confirmed they were aware someone was at the door.
- Medium July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
746.4503(b): Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Three children were napping in mats labeled with other children's names.
- Medium High July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
746.631(a): Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Sign-in and Sign-out tracking system did not accurately reflected the number of children present during inspection. 11 children were signed in and 12 children were present. 2 of the signed in children had not been at the daycare today. Time of arrival was not documented. NOTE: This was corrected by Director during inspection. Director modified the log to reflect the accurate names and number of children present.
- Medium High July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
746.3417(3): Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Hand washing was not completed after a child's diaper was changed.
- Medium July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
746.603(a)(4): Children's Records - Immunizations
Immunization records for 2 out of 6 records reviewed were not available for review. Immunization records for 2 out of the 6 records were not up to date. NOTE: Immunization records of 1 child were brought in by parent during inspection.
- Medium High July 22, 2022 Correction verified August 2, 2022
746.1309(d): Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
A caregiver is missing 10 hours of training and the following topics for training year 3/2021-3/2022: -Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma; - Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS); and -Understanding early childhood brain development. -Emergency preparedness; - Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations; -Administering medication, if applicable, including compliance with 746.3803 of this chapter (relating to What authorization must I obtain before administering a medication to a child in my care?); -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 including compliance with 746.3425 of this chapter (relating to Must caregivers wear gloves when handling blood or bodily fluids containing blood?).
- Medium February 23, 2022 Correction verified February 24, 2022
746.603(a): Children's Records Maintained
Record of 1 child present during inspection was not available for review.
- High February 9, 2022 Correction verified February 23, 2022
746.3407(12): Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
4 bottles of cleaning/disinfecting liquid were observed within children's reach in the pre-k restroom. NOTE: Items were removed from the diaper changing station and put inside a closet out of reach from children.
- High February 9, 2022 Corrected at inspection
746.5617(a)(2): Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for three children transported during inspection were not available for review in the transportation vehicle. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Transportation binder was updated with children's information.
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