Ofelia Mendoza
10417 Bywood Dr, El Paso, TX 79935
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
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4 critical, 20 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 22, 2024.
12 inspections · 0 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Programs & learning
Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Weekend Care
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07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsNot listed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careListed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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4 critical, 20 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: May 22, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
6 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 747.3501(6) (4 visits); 747.1303(5)(A) (4 visits); 745.651(2)(B) (4 visits); 747.5005(1) (4 visits); 745.621(b)(1)(A) (4 visits); 747.603(a)(3) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Aug 18, 2026.
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20 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
During inspection, it was observed that the operation has a pink oleander plant accessible in the outdoor play area. This plant is known to be poisonous if ingested. Photo taken.
State verification published Aug 18, 2026.
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- 2026
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
During inspection, it was observed that the operation has a pink oleander plant accessible in the outdoor play area. This plant is known to be poisonous if ingested. Photo taken.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver is missing 9 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Primary caregiver only has 21 hours of training from the required 30 hours available for review.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver is missing 9 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Primary caregiver only has 21 hours of training from the required 30 hours available for review.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
During inspection, it was observed that the operation has a pink oleander plant accessible in the outdoor play area. This plant is known to be poisonous if ingested. Photo taken.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
During inspection, it was observed that the operation has a pink oleander plant accessible in the outdoor play area. This plant is known to be poisonous if ingested. Photo taken.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver is missing 9 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Primary caregiver only has 21 hours of training from the required 30 hours available for review.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- Aug 12, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
Primary caregiver is missing 9 hours of annual training for his/her evaluation period. Primary caregiver only has 21 hours of training from the required 30 hours available for review.
Correction verified Aug 27, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Poisonous Plants Inaccessible to Children
During inspection, it was observed that the operation has a pink oleander plant accessible in the outdoor play area. This plant is known to be poisonous if ingested. Photo taken.
Correction verified Aug 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3501(6).
- 2025
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The operation has not validated their people list within the past year. The last time their people list was validated was on 3/7/24. This was corrected at inspection after child care regulation inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The operation has not validated their people list within the past year. The last time their people list was validated was on 3/7/24. This was corrected at inspection after child care regulation inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The operation has not validated their people list within the past year. The last time their people list was validated was on 3/7/24. This was corrected at inspection after child care regulation inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
- Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Background Check Validation - Once a year listed family homes, licensed, and registered child care homes must validate list of subjects
The operation has not validated their people list within the past year. The last time their people list was validated was on 3/7/24. This was corrected at inspection after child care regulation inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
- 2024
- May 22, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
The operation failed to timely submit the information required to conduct a renewal background check for an individual (household member) who had a fingerprint check. Last fingerprint check for the individual is dated 4/20/2019. The renewal background check must be submitted within 5 years (date to date) of the previous check for an individual who had a fingerprint check. This was corrected at inspection after primary caregiver completed/submitted a paper Child Care Licensing Request for Background Check form 2971 for the household member.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of April. No documentation of the fire emergency drill was available for review. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was practiced to make up for the month of April.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's file is missing the health care professional statement. The child does not attend school yet.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- May 22, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
The operation failed to timely submit the information required to conduct a renewal background check for an individual (household member) who had a fingerprint check. Last fingerprint check for the individual is dated 4/20/2019. The renewal background check must be submitted within 5 years (date to date) of the previous check for an individual who had a fingerprint check. This was corrected at inspection after primary caregiver completed/submitted a paper Child Care Licensing Request for Background Check form 2971 for the household member.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's file is missing the health care professional statement. The child does not attend school yet.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of April. No documentation of the fire emergency drill was available for review. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was practiced to make up for the month of April.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- May 22, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
The operation failed to timely submit the information required to conduct a renewal background check for an individual (household member) who had a fingerprint check. Last fingerprint check for the individual is dated 4/20/2019. The renewal background check must be submitted within 5 years (date to date) of the previous check for an individual who had a fingerprint check. This was corrected at inspection after primary caregiver completed/submitted a paper Child Care Licensing Request for Background Check form 2971 for the household member.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of April. No documentation of the fire emergency drill was available for review. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was practiced to make up for the month of April.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's file is missing the health care professional statement. The child does not attend school yet.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- May 22, 2024Inspection3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Renewal background checks submitted -No later than 5 yrs from date last submitted subjects initial or renewal fingerprint-based criminal hist check
The operation failed to timely submit the information required to conduct a renewal background check for an individual (household member) who had a fingerprint check. Last fingerprint check for the individual is dated 4/20/2019. The renewal background check must be submitted within 5 years (date to date) of the previous check for an individual who had a fingerprint check. This was corrected at inspection after primary caregiver completed/submitted a paper Child Care Licensing Request for Background Check form 2971 for the household member.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(b)(1)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A child's file is missing the health care professional statement. The child does not attend school yet.
Correction verified May 29, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation did not practice a fire drill for the month of April. No documentation of the fire emergency drill was available for review. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was practiced to make up for the month of April.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5005(1).
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- 2023
- Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver had an expired first aid certification on file.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
- Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver had an expired first aid certification on file.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
- Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver had an expired first aid certification on file.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
- Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver in Registered Home Qualifications - pediatric first-aid and pediatric CPR
The primary caregiver had an expired first aid certification on file.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1007(5).
- 2022
- Apr 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Permit Required
The operation has not renewed the daycare permit as of 4/1/0/22.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.41.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver's CPR/First Aid training has expired as of 3/2021 and will need to be renewed.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022. Standard 747.1313(a).
- Apr 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Permit Required
The operation has not renewed the daycare permit as of 4/1/0/22.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.41.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver's CPR/First Aid training has expired as of 3/2021 and will need to be renewed.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022. Standard 747.1313(a).
- Apr 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Permit Required
The operation has not renewed the daycare permit as of 4/1/0/22.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.41.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver's CPR/First Aid training has expired as of 3/2021 and will need to be renewed.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022. Standard 747.1313(a).
- Apr 11, 2022Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Permit Required
The operation has not renewed the daycare permit as of 4/1/0/22.
Correction verified Apr 28, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.41.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training - Primary, Assistant, and Substitute Caregivers
The primary caregiver's CPR/First Aid training has expired as of 3/2021 and will need to be renewed.
Correction verified Apr 27, 2022. Standard 747.1313(a).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Registered, issued Apr 10, 1998
- Capacity
- 12 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- El Paso
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10417 Bywood Dr, El Paso, TX 79935
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