Tony's Playhouse Discover Center
MCALLEN, TX·Licensed CenterLicensed · Open
Contact information
Address1929 PECAN BLVD MCALLEN TX- 78501 6730
CityMCALLEN, TX
CountyHIDALGO
Phone9569718669
Operating details
Hours07:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
Capacity186
SubsidiesY
License dateMarch 28, 2007
Compliance snapshot
Last inspection: 6/10/2026 · Counts cover the full published inspection history; search results show the past 2 years.
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1929 PECAN BLVD MCALLEN TX- 78501 6730, MCALLEN, TX
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Violation summary
Last 2 years · Last inspection: 6/10/2026
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2026
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.13016/10/2026
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
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 6/24/2026
2025
- Medium-High riskStandard 746.48074/15/2025
746.4807(a) - Measurement of Use Zone for Swings - in Front and Rear
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 4/15/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.49014/15/2025
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A rotating equipment bike of 4 two wheel seats observed to be placed on asphalt not in appropriate active play surfacing.
Corrected 4/15/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.13164/15/2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
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 4/15/2025 - Medium-High riskStandard 746.34154/15/2025
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
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 4/15/2025 - Medium riskStandard 746.22054/15/2025
746.2205(a)(2) - Written Activity Plan - Outline Daily Activities
Observed 2 classrooms Club B and School age room with no activy plan/ schedule posted.
Corrected 4/15/2025
2024
- High riskStandard 746.510110/15/2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Last fire inspection was conducted on 09/15/2023.
Corrected 10/29/2024
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Safety & Compliance Analysis
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(Past 6 Months)
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Estimated monthly cost
$1,493/month
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About this daycare
- Location: MCALLEN, HIDALGO County
- Capacity: 186
- Type: Licensed Center
- Years in operation: 19
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