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Tony's Playhouse Discover Center

Licensed Center · Mcallen, Hidalgo County, TX · Operation No. 869876

Tony's Playhouse Discover Center holds a Full Permit issued March 28, 2007. In the state's 60-month public window it has 19 inspections on record with 40 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.

License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
March 28, 2007
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
186 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
1929 Pecan Blvd, Mcallen, TX 78501-6730
The 60-month record
19
Inspections
1
Assessments
1
Self reports
40
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 15 · Medium 17 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
DateActivityDeficiencies cited
Jun 10, 2026 Inspection 1
Oct 3, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 30, 2025 Inspection 0
Apr 15, 2025 Inspection 5
Oct 15, 2024 Inspection 1
May 23, 2024 Inspection 1
Mar 13, 2024 Inspection 2
Feb 14, 2024 Inspection 0
Feb 5, 2024 Report 0
Jan 25, 2024 Inspection 1
Dec 8, 2023 Inspection 1
Nov 15, 2023 Inspection 10
Nov 13, 2023 Report 1
Jul 27, 2023 Inspection 1
Jul 10, 2023 Inspection 0
Jul 7, 2023 Report 3
Jan 2, 2023 Assessment 1
Dec 14, 2022 Inspection 2
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection 0
Sep 23, 2022 Inspection 1
Aug 3, 2022 Inspection 1
Feb 1, 2022 Inspection 0
Dec 27, 2021 Inspection 8
Aug 22, 2021 Report 0
Deficiency records
June 10, 2026 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 24, 2026
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 15, 2025
October 15, 2024 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
Corrected: October 29, 2024
May 23, 2024 Standard § 746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: May 24, 2024
March 13, 2024 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 3, 2024
March 13, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: April 3, 2024
January 25, 2024 Standard § 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: February 18, 2024
December 8, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 22, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.801(9) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Pet Vaccinations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Statements of health and vaccination records for 3 pets at the operation were not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Consecutive diaper changes were conducted without sanitizing the diaper-changing surface after each child.
Corrected: November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of ten children's files reviewed are missing emergency medical authorization, health statement and health provider information.
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Children Products Certification Form was not available for review at the time of inspection.
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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: November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.501(a)(17) - Written Operational Policies - Animals
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Operational policies were reviewed and the following items are missing: (17) Pets (18) Physical and Outdoor Activities (26) Abuse and Neglect (30) Inclusive Care
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Toddler room has a cabinet with a broken door, cleaning products are stored in the cabinet and are accessible to the children.
Corrected: November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023 Standard § 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: December 7, 2023
November 13, 2023 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 11, 2024
July 27, 2023 Standard § 746.5403(a) - Gas Leak Inspection - Natural Gas
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Last gas leak inspection was conducted 03/2021.
Corrected: August 10, 2023
July 7, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
July 7, 2023 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High
Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver grabbed, pushed, pulled and attempted to physically restrain a child that was attempting to leave classroom.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
July 7, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation did not report to CCR an incident that involved inappropriate forms of discipline / guidance.
Corrected: July 19, 2023
January 2, 2023 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: January 15, 2023
December 14, 2022 Standard § 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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
Corrected: December 21, 2022
December 14, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of ten children's records review are missing a health statement.
Corrected: December 28, 2022
September 23, 2022 Standard § 746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 23, 2022
August 3, 2022 Standard § 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: August 3, 2022
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 28, 2021
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.3805(a)(2) - Administering Medication - As Amended in Writing by Child's Health Care Professional
High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: December 27, 2021
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Three out of the thirteen children's records reviewed and missing immunization records.
Corrected: January 10, 2022
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 17, 2022
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Medium
Verbatim from the agency record
Ground checks are conducted daily by operation but operation has not documented monthly checks utilizing a general maintenance checklist or safety checklist.
Corrected: December 31, 2021
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 31, 2022
December 27, 2021 Standard § 746.4703 - Requirements for Bucket Swings
Medium High
Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 3, 2022
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