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Allegro Childrens Center
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: 4019 MONTANA AVE, El Paso, TX 79903
County: El Paso County
Phone: (915) 564-4488
Licensed to serve: Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 60 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 512717
Permit: Full Permit, issued February 16, 1996
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 512717 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 6 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 8 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 5)
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 February 17, 2022 to September 29, 2026, newest first: 14 visits and 28 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.
September 29, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 27, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
November 12, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · 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.
746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 19, 2025 · Correction verified: November 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A fully equipped first aid kit was not available at the operation during inspection. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, and antiseptic wipes or solution.
July 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 28, 2025 · Investigation · 1 citation
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 27, 2025 · Correction verified: July 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver(s) counted in ratio were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.
December 12, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Vehicle used to transport children from school to operation did not have information about the operation either in the glove compartment, in the passenger compartment or on the outside of the vehicle.
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to the operation was missing a fire extinguisher.
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 20, 2024 · Correction verified: December 16, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to operation was missing a first aid kit.
July 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 12, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: January 30, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Annual fire inspection has not been completed. Last fire inspection was conducted September 2022.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 9, 2024 · Correction verified: January 29, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director's CPR training expired in November 2023.
May 3, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 10, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2023 · Inspection · 17 citations
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had a urinal in the boy's bathroom that was not operational and in need of repair. Person in charge stated the urinal has not been operational for the past six months. Photo taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor playground area has aluminum siding that is rusted with sharp edges. There is a hazard of children cutting themselves on the sharp edges. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has a structure with a slide in the toddler room. The slide was observed cracked with clear tape however slide should not be used because the taped area is a weak spot. The legs of the structure were loos and not screwed in. Corrected during inspection. Entire structure was removed from the toddler room and placed in a storage close out of reach of children. Photos were taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During walk through of the toddler room, a 55-inch television was not properly anchored/secured. The person in charge of the operation removed the television from the toddler room and placed it in a storage area that was out of children's reach.
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: February 28, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The minibus used for transportation contained a fire extinguisher with an expired service tag dated March 2022. This poses a hazard to children because if a fire was to start on the minivan it could not be extinguished.
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation failed to notify Licensing that they added infant care services. Person in charge stated they have been providing infant care since November 2022.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor playground has a loose sand fill surface less than six inches. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: March 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six windows on minibus used for children transportation do not open. The minibus child alarm system is not in operation.
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During evaluation of records, three caregiver files were missing eight hours of pre-service training and the notarized affidavit.
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During walk through of operation Inspectors observed an 11-month-old and 12- month-old children in the toddler room because there was no infant room set up. The 11-month-old infant is non walking and did not have a crib. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was missing four required lock-down drills for 2022.
746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor play area had two pogo sticks, stilts and a shopping cart that can cause injury to children in care. Corrected during the inspection, the pogo sticks, stilts and shopping cart were removed from the outdoor play area and placed in an area out of the reach of children. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During review of records, a pre-school child was missing a written statement from a health-care professional indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation was missing monthly fire drills for December 2022 and January 2023. Corrected during the inspection a monthly fire drill was observed and documented.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The minibus used for transporting children contained an incomplete first aid kit. The kit contained expired multi-sized adhesive bandages. The kit contained loose disposable gloves deeming them unsterilized.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operation did not have files available for review for an 11-month-old infant and a 12-month-old infant.
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor playground structure bridge was cracked. The crack on the bridge has an exposed sharp edge that could be hazardous to children. Photos were taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
January 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 17, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Upon review of people list there were two individuals who have no longer been working at the center and had not been inactivated within 7 days of leaving the center. This was corrected when the director inactivated the individuals in the CCR account during the inspection.
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 25, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection there were two classrooms that did not have daily schedules posted.
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fees were due 2/16/22 and had not been paid. The director paid the amount due at time of inspection.
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- 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.