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A Place To Grow III

8 critical, 24 serious findings across 24 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 30, 2024.

4841 Salem Dr, El Paso, TX 79924 · (915) 822-2200

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsEl Paso licensed centers, n=250

Critical findings8 critical, 24 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 4 investigations (24 visits). Most recent critical: May 30, 2024.

Critical8 vs median 0

35% of centers have at least one

Serious24 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2014Full Permit

Practical6a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 191

Texas HHSC operation #1523159- 10751 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesListed

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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, 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.

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2026
Apr 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  In review of children's records, one child did not have a health statement, signed by a physician, available for review.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified Apr 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  In review of children's records, one child did not have a health statement, signed by a physician, available for review.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified Apr 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  In review of children's records, one child did not have a health statement, signed by a physician, available for review.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified Apr 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Apr 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  In review of children's records, one child did not have a health statement, signed by a physician, available for review.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2026, verified Apr 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
2025
May 9, 2025 to May 9, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 9, 2025 inspection
- May 9, 2025 inspection
- May 9, 2025 inspection
- May 9, 2025 inspection
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of employee records, four staff did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified May 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not have proof of training available for review in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not have proof of training available for review in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of employee records, four staff did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified May 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not have proof of training available for review in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of employee records, four staff did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified May 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 7, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
  Director did not have proof of training available for review in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and emergency preparedness.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of employee records, four staff did not have proof of training in handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected May 21, 2025, verified May 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
2024
May 30, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  The play structure observed to be used by one-year olds has a broken piece creating a pinch and/or shear point. This was corrected at inspection when director covered the cracked area with duct tape and made arrangements for maintenance to address issue.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  In review of transportation binders/records, two children's documents did not include emergency contact phone numbers, This was corrected at inspection when director made copies of the emergency contact information, including phone numbers from the children's personal files and placed them in the transportation binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  While inspection transportation vehicles, vehicle with plate SCC-2023 had a fire extinguisher with a service date of October 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that has a service date of 08/2023.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  In the infant room, three cribs had sheets that fit loosely.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of personnel records, 5 employees did not have proof of training on hazardous material available for review.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 30, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  The play structure observed to be used by one-year olds has a broken piece creating a pinch and/or shear point. This was corrected at inspection when director covered the cracked area with duct tape and made arrangements for maintenance to address issue.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  In review of transportation binders/records, two children's documents did not include emergency contact phone numbers, This was corrected at inspection when director made copies of the emergency contact information, including phone numbers from the children's personal files and placed them in the transportation binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of personnel records, 5 employees did not have proof of training on hazardous material available for review.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  In the infant room, three cribs had sheets that fit loosely.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  While inspection transportation vehicles, vehicle with plate SCC-2023 had a fire extinguisher with a service date of October 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that has a service date of 08/2023.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
May 30, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  In review of transportation binders/records, two children's documents did not include emergency contact phone numbers, This was corrected at inspection when director made copies of the emergency contact information, including phone numbers from the children's personal files and placed them in the transportation binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  The play structure observed to be used by one-year olds has a broken piece creating a pinch and/or shear point. This was corrected at inspection when director covered the cracked area with duct tape and made arrangements for maintenance to address issue.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  While inspection transportation vehicles, vehicle with plate SCC-2023 had a fire extinguisher with a service date of October 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that has a service date of 08/2023.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  In the infant room, three cribs had sheets that fit loosely.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of personnel records, 5 employees did not have proof of training on hazardous material available for review.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
May 30, 2024Inspection
5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  The play structure observed to be used by one-year olds has a broken piece creating a pinch and/or shear point. This was corrected at inspection when director covered the cracked area with duct tape and made arrangements for maintenance to address issue.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each Child
  In review of transportation binders/records, two children's documents did not include emergency contact phone numbers, This was corrected at inspection when director made copies of the emergency contact information, including phone numbers from the children's personal files and placed them in the transportation binder.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Extinguishers Serviced
  While inspection transportation vehicles, vehicle with plate SCC-2023 had a fire extinguisher with a service date of October 2020. This was corrected at inspection when the director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that has a service date of 08/2023.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5307(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of personnel records, 5 employees did not have proof of training on hazardous material available for review.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2024, verified Jul 10, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
  In the infant room, three cribs had sheets that fit loosely.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2409(a)(2).
Feb 14, 2024 to Feb 22, 20244 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 22, 2024 inspection
- Feb 22, 2024 inspection
- Feb 22, 2024 inspection
- Feb 22, 2024 inspection
- Feb 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 14, 2024 complaint investigation
- Feb 14, 2024 complaint investigation

Show 28 older visits, not counted above

2023
Sep 5, 2023 to Sep 5, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 5, 2023 inspection
- Sep 5, 2023 inspection
- Sep 5, 2023 inspection
- Sep 5, 2023 inspection
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  On the outdoor play structure for school age children, two screws were missing a plastic covering, exposing the end of the screw. This can cause an injury to a child who slides their hand or arm across the screws.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  On the outdoor play structure for school age children, two screws were missing a plastic covering, exposing the end of the screw. This can cause an injury to a child who slides their hand or arm across the screws.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  On the outdoor play structure for school age children, two screws were missing a plastic covering, exposing the end of the screw. This can cause an injury to a child who slides their hand or arm across the screws.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
Aug 29, 2023Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  On the outdoor play structure for school age children, two screws were missing a plastic covering, exposing the end of the screw. This can cause an injury to a child who slides their hand or arm across the screws.
  Corrected Sep 5, 2023, verified Sep 5, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(c).
2022
May 10, 2022 to Sep 15, 202212 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 15, 2022 inspection
- Sep 15, 2022 inspection
- Sep 15, 2022 inspection
- Sep 15, 2022 inspection
- May 24, 2022 inspection
- May 24, 2022 inspection
- May 24, 2022 inspection
- May 24, 2022 inspection
- May 13, 2022 inspection
- May 13, 2022 inspection
- May 13, 2022 inspection
- May 13, 2022 inspection
- May 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 10, 2022 complaint investigation
- May 10, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Oct 6, 2021 to Oct 6, 20214 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection
- Oct 6, 2021 inspection

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