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Fairbanks Daycare Center

20 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Mar 6, 2025.

5320 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX 79924 · (915) 307-8009

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At a glance

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

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent serious: Mar 6, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

35% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2011Full Permit

Practical5a–6:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 111

Texas HHSC operation #1220687 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Programs and services

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careNot listed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careListed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careListed
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
Feb 17, 2026 to Feb 17, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
- Feb 17, 2026 inspection
2025
Mar 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of records, two employees did not have training in the following areas: administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation does not have a completed playground general maintenance checklist or safety checklist available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  During the walkthrough, pre-k classroom one has hooks for children's belongings that are not labeled. Pre-k classroom #2 has cubbies with blnakets for children that are not labeled.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  Operation does not have a plan to handle emergencies when transporting children in care available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation does not have a completed playground general maintenance checklist or safety checklist available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of records, two employees did not have training in the following areas: administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  Operation does not have a plan to handle emergencies when transporting children in care available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  During the walkthrough, pre-k classroom one has hooks for children's belongings that are not labeled. Pre-k classroom #2 has cubbies with blnakets for children that are not labeled.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
Mar 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  During the walkthrough, pre-k classroom one has hooks for children's belongings that are not labeled. Pre-k classroom #2 has cubbies with blnakets for children that are not labeled.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  Operation does not have a plan to handle emergencies when transporting children in care available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of records, two employees did not have training in the following areas: administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation does not have a completed playground general maintenance checklist or safety checklist available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
Mar 6, 2025Inspection
4 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
  Operation does not have a plan to handle emergencies when transporting children in care available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5619.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  In review of records, two employees did not have training in the following areas: administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
  Corrected Apr 3, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  During the walkthrough, pre-k classroom one has hooks for children's belongings that are not labeled. Pre-k classroom #2 has cubbies with blnakets for children that are not labeled.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation does not have a completed playground general maintenance checklist or safety checklist available for review.
  Corrected Mar 13, 2025, verified Mar 25, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4751(b).
2024
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  In the pre-k room, children's hooks and containers used for belongings were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled hooks and containers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  In the pre-k room, children's hooks and containers used for belongings were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled hooks and containers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  In the pre-k room, children's hooks and containers used for belongings were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled hooks and containers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Storage for Individual Belongings
  In the pre-k room, children's hooks and containers used for belongings were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers labeled hooks and containers.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4505.

Show 24 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 2, 2023 to Aug 4, 20234 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 4, 2023 inspection
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2023 complaint investigation
May 19, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was active play equipment/activity gyms outside that were cracked/broken. This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
May 19, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was active play equipment/activity gyms outside that were cracked/broken. This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
May 19, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was active play equipment/activity gyms outside that were cracked/broken. This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
May 19, 2023Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
  There was active play equipment/activity gyms outside that were cracked/broken. This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was thrown away.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4601(7).
2022
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of ten employee files checked did not have the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form available for review in their files.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified May 31, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of ten employee files checked did not have the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form available for review in their files.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified May 31, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of ten employee files checked did not have the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form available for review in their files.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified May 31, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
May 24, 2022Inspection
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One out of ten employee files checked did not have the Affidavit for Applicants for Employment form available for review in their files.
  Corrected Jun 3, 2022, verified May 31, 2022. Standard 746.901(4).
2021
Sep 23, 2021 to Sep 29, 20214 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 29, 2021 inspection
- Sep 23, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2021 complaint investigation
- Sep 23, 2021 complaint investigation

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