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Childcare center · El Paso, TX
Cradles and Crayons
A licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2230 N ZARAGOZA RD STE 101, El Paso, TX 79938
County: El Paso County
Phone: (915) 857-7760
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 64 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1672845
Permit: Full Permit, issued May 31, 2018
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Conditions on permit: Yes (see the official record for details)
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 13 inspections
- 4 investigations
- 1 assessment
- 4 citations from these visits (risk level: High 2, Medium High 1, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 4, 2022 to October 30, 2026, newest first: 30 visits and 22 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
August 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 28, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
July 20, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
July 18, 2026 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, a child in care was observed in "timeout" for an inappropriately long period of time.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2026 · Correction verified: August 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver admitted to telling children in care that if another child hits them, they can hit them back.
May 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 2, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 11, 2025 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 11, 2025 · Correction verified: January 2, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
September 3, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 14, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
February 19, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
February 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
May 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 17, 2024 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: January 19, 2024 · Correction verified: January 17, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
January 3, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 31, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
July 5, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
June 16, 2023 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.
June 12, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
June 12, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: July 5, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.
May 10, 2023 · Investigation · No citations
March 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 10, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 10, 2023 · Correction verified: March 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.
February 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 3, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2023 · Correction verified: March 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 6, 2023 · Correction verified: March 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.
October 20, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
October 4, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 11, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 18, 2022 · Correction verified: October 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.