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Friend's Daycare Center LLC
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: 9343 ALAMEDA AVE, El Paso, TX 79907
County: El Paso County
Phone: (915) 222-8555
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 95 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1783265
Permit: Full Permit, issued June 5, 2024
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 1783265 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 20 inspections
- 5 investigations
- 17 citations from these visits (risk level: High 10, Medium High 3, Medium 2, Medium Low 1, 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 August 8, 2023 to October 15, 2026, newest first: 26 visits and 20 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 15, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
June 17, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
April 20, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 25, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 19, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2026 · Correction verified: February 25, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
January 30, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
January 29, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
December 16, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 15, 2025 · Investigation · 7 citations
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 11, 2026 · Correction verified: February 19, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
December 2, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 5, 2025 · Correction verified: December 5, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2025 · Correction verified: December 2, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 28, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 23, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 22, 2025 · Investigation · No citations
April 7, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
December 12, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 12, 2024 · Correction verified: December 18, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
September 24, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 22, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
August 9, 2024 · Investigation · 2 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 17, 2024 · Correction verified: September 24, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
May 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
May 8, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 8, 2024 · Correction verified: May 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
March 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 13, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Risk level: Low · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2024 · Correction verified: February 15, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
December 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 8, 2023 · Inspection · 3 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: January 31, 2024 · Correction verified: December 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2023 · Correction verified: August 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 20, 2023 · Correction verified: August 10, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
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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.