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Carrusel Daycare Center

44 serious, 8 minor findings across 36 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Jul 31, 2026.

423 N Conway Ave, Mission, TX 78572 · (956) 585-3247

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMission licensed centers, n=68

Serious findings0 critical, 44 serious, 8 minor across 32 inspections and 4 investigations (36 visits). Most recent serious: Jul 31, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 4

63% of centers have at least one

Serious44 vs median 34

90% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2024Full Permit

Practical5:30a–12aMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · Infant to school · 95 places

Texas HHSC operation #1789871 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school careyes
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend careyes
Night careyes
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

2026
Jul 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jul 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jul 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.1315(a).
Jul 31, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  One out of ten staff training records reviewed has a first aid / CPR training that expired 06/2026.
  Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified Aug 6, 2026. Standard 746.1315(a).
2025
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Aug 5, 2025Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
  Operation does not have written medication authorization for two children taking daily medication.
  Corrected Aug 5, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3803(a)(1).
Feb 7, 2025 to Feb 7, 20254 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2025 complaint investigation
- Feb 7, 2025 complaint investigation
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(f)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(f)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(f)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
2 findings · minor
- MinorTexas: Low
  Director Annual Training - More than 5 years experience
  One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing 3 hours in management training.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 11, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(f)(2).
- MinorTexas: Low
  Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
  One out of ten children's files reviewed is missing hearing/vision screening.
  Corrected Feb 19, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Standard 746.603(a)(6).
2024
Jun 28, 2024 to Jun 28, 20244 inspections
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- Jun 28, 2024 inspection
- Jun 28, 2024 inspection
- Jun 28, 2024 inspection
May 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;
  Corrected May 28, 2024, verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
May 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;
  Corrected May 28, 2024, verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
May 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;
  Corrected May 28, 2024, verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
May 23, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
  There was no documentation available for the monthly fire extinguisher inspections conducted by the center.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 27, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.801(10).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
  There was no documentation available for review for the unitary surfacing material installed in the outdoor playground.
  Corrected May 31, 2024, verified May 31, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4913.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
  The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the following information: How children who have limited mobility, or who otherwise may need assistance in an emergency, such as children who have mental, visual, or hearing impairments will be evacuated or relocated to the designated safe area or alternate shelter; and The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather;
  Corrected May 28, 2024, verified May 28, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5202(1).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Apr 29, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records Maintained
  There was no record available for review for a chlid in care.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Three children in the toddler room were observed watching videos on a tablet while they waited for the lunch meal to be served.
  Corrected Apr 12, 2024, verified Apr 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
Jan 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Personnel Policies
  Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(2).
Jan 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Personnel Policies
  Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
Jan 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Personnel Policies
  Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(2).
Jan 12, 2024Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
  The First aid kit in two of four transportation vehicles was incomplete. A thermometer was missing on both first aid kits. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a working thermometer was obtained and placed in the first aid kits.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4003(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  A food allergy emergency plan was not available for review for a child with a known food allergy.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3819.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Written Personnel Policies
  Personnel policies were not available for review during the inspection.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  two of four transportation vehicles inspected had 3 seat belt buckles missing plastic covers. This posed a safety hazard as the metal of the buckles were exposed. One of the seatbelt's did not buckle in.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2024, verified Jan 19, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

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