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Pinocchios Daycare

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 12 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 9, 2026.

10381 Valle Fertil Dr, El Paso, TX 79927 · (915) 858-8033

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsEl Paso licensed centers, n=250

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 12 inspections and 0 investigations (12 visits). Most recent critical: Jan 9, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 0

35% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2007Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 12 places

Texas HHSC operation #868006 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school careyes
Transportation to/from schoolyes
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesnot listed

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  A child's file was missing emergency medical information.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  A child's file was missing emergency medical information.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  A child's file was missing emergency medical information.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
Jan 9, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
  A child's file was missing emergency medical information.
  Corrected Jan 16, 2026, verified Jan 14, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.605(11).
2025
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 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 employee list was last validated on 1/10/24.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 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 employee list was last validated on 1/10/24.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 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 employee list was last validated on 1/10/24.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
Feb 5, 2025Inspection
1 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 employee list was last validated on 1/10/24.
  Corrected Feb 5, 2025, verified Feb 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.651(2)(B).
2024
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing report was not posted
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  Substitute caregiver was missing 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing report was not posted
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  Substitute caregiver was missing 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  Substitute caregiver was missing 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing report was not posted
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
Feb 29, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Posting Requirements-Inspection Report
  The most recent licensing report was not posted
  Corrected Mar 1, 2024, verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Primary Caregiver Annual Training -30 Hours Required
  Primary caregiver was missing 30 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  Substitute caregiver was missing 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Apr 30, 2024, verified Apr 30, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(4)(A).

Show 8 older visits, not counted above

2023
Mar 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Children had access to boxed Tylenol bottles next to their cubbies. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles werestored away preventing children's access.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3607(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
  Primary caregiver who provides transportation, did not have current transpotation safety training.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(6)(A).
Mar 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Children had access to boxed Tylenol bottles next to their cubbies. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles werestored away preventing children's access.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3607(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
  Primary caregiver who provides transportation, did not have current transpotation safety training.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(6)(A).
Mar 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Children had access to boxed Tylenol bottles next to their cubbies. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles werestored away preventing children's access.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3607(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
  Primary caregiver who provides transportation, did not have current transpotation safety training.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(6)(A).
Mar 27, 2023Inspection
2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children
  Children had access to boxed Tylenol bottles next to their cubbies. This was corrected at inspection when the bottles werestored away preventing children's access.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3607(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver and Substitute that transports - Transportation Training
  Primary caregiver who provides transportation, did not have current transpotation safety training.
  Corrected Mar 27, 2023, verified Mar 29, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1303(6)(A).
2022
Apr 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The day care's operational policies did not include a plan ensuring physical activity is done when there is inclement weather.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The day care's operational policies did not include recommended clothing for physical activity.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
Apr 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The day care's operational policies did not include recommended clothing for physical activity.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The day care's operational policies did not include a plan ensuring physical activity is done when there is inclement weather.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
Apr 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The day care's operational policies did not include a plan ensuring physical activity is done when there is inclement weather.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Standard 747.501(8)(C).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The day care's operational policies did not include recommended clothing for physical activity.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
Apr 13, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Recommended Clothing and Footing
  The day care's operational policies did not include recommended clothing for physical activity.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.501(8)(B).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
  The day care's operational policies did not include a plan ensuring physical activity is done when there is inclement weather.
  Corrected Apr 22, 2022, verified Apr 20, 2022. Standard 747.501(8)(C).

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