Friend's Daycare Center LLC
9343 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
40 critical, 20 serious, 8 minor findings across 96 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 15, 2025.
76 inspections · 20 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careListed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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40 critical, 20 serious, 8 minor findings across 96 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 15, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
15 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.1601 (8 visits); 746.5625(d)(2) (4 visits); 746.5625(b) (4 visits); 746.5605(4) (4 visits); 746.5625(c) (4 visits); 746.5617(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.1201(4) (8 visits); 746.1205(a)(1) (4 visits); 746.5401 (4 visits); 746.2421(b) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.2421(a) (4 visits); 746.901(1) (4 visits); 746.501(a)(25) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Feb 25, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
100 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
State verification published Feb 25, 2026.
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.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- Feb 25, 2026 to Jun 17, 202612 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
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- Apr 20, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 25, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 25, 2026 inspection
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Jan 29, 2026 to Jan 30, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
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- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
- Jan 30, 2026 inspection
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- Jan 29, 2026 complaint investigation
- 2025
- Dec 16, 2025 to Dec 16, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
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- Dec 16, 2025 inspection
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(c).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5605(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5617(a)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(d)(2).
- CriticalTexas: High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(b).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
Correction verified Dec 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- Apr 7, 2025 to May 28, 202512 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- May 28, 2025 inspection
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- May 28, 2025 inspection
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- May 23, 2025 inspection
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- May 23, 2025 inspection
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 22, 2025 complaint investigation
- Apr 7, 2025 inspection
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- 2024
- Dec 18, 2024 to Dec 18, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 18, 2024 inspection
- Dec 18, 2024 inspection
- Dec 18, 2024 inspection
- Dec 18, 2024 inspection
- Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- Aug 22, 2024 to Sep 24, 20248 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Sep 24, 2024 inspection
- Aug 27, 2024 inspection
- Aug 27, 2024 inspection
- Aug 27, 2024 inspection
- Aug 27, 2024 inspection
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 22, 2024 complaint investigation
- Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Correction verified Sep 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- May 20, 2024 to May 20, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 20, 2024 inspection
- May 20, 2024 inspection
- May 20, 2024 inspection
- May 20, 2024 inspection
- May 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.
Correction verified May 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.
Correction verified May 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.
Correction verified May 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- May 8, 2024Inspection1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.
Correction verified May 20, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- Mar 12, 2024 to Mar 12, 20244 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 12, 2024 inspection
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- Mar 12, 2024 inspection
- Mar 12, 2024 inspection
- Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
- Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
- Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
- Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(a).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(1).
- MinorTexas: Low
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
Correction verified Feb 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(25).
- 2023
- Dec 13, 2023 to Dec 13, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
- Dec 13, 2023 inspection
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- Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
Correction verified Aug 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5401.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jun 5, 2024
- Capacity
- 95 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- El Paso
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- Who would be our child’s regular teacher, and how are absences covered? What are the current classroom ratios?
- What changed after the finding about “Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
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Contact & location
9343 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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