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Allegro Childrens Center
4019 MONTANA AVE, El Paso TX 79903-4509 · License #512717 · Licensed Center
Contact
- Director
- Emma Carreon
- Phone
- (915) 564-4488
- Website
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- Address
- 4019 MONTANA AVE, El Paso TX 79903-4509 · Directions
Hours
Care & schedule
When they operate
Ages served
- Accepts child care subsidy
- Licensed for 60 children
How this facility compares
Violations per inspection, 3-yrInspection history & violations
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation- Medium High
746.5533 · 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
A carbon monoxide detection system could not be located during inspection. This was corrected when a battery operated carbon monoxide detector was found in the office. New batteries were installed and a notation on Fire Safey Practices Form 7263 was added for monthly checking and servicing of carbon monoxide system.
Corrected by Nov 12, 2025
- Medium High
746.4001 · First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
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.
Corrected by Nov 19, 2025
- High
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to the operation was missing a fire extinguisher.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- Medium High
746.5617(a)(3) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
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.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- High
746.5617(a)(6) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to operation was missing a first aid kit.
Corrected by Dec 20, 2024
- High
746.5101(a) · Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Annual fire inspection has not been completed. Last fire inspection was conducted September 2022.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Medium High
746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Director's CPR training expired in November 2023.
Corrected by Feb 9, 2024
- Medium High
746.3407 · Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
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.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.1301(2)(A) · Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
During evaluation of records, three caregiver files were missing eight hours of pre-service training and the notarized affidavit.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.3701(5) · Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
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.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Medium High
746.3701(9) · Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
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.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Medium High
746.3701 · Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
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.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium
746.4003(a) · First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
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.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium
746.603(a) · Children's Records Maintained
Operation did not have files available for review for an 11-month-old infant and a 12-month-old infant.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- Low
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
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.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- High
746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
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.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- High
746.4601(7) · Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
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.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Medium High
746.5205(1) · Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
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.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Medium High
746.5205(3) · Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
The operation was missing four required lock-down drills for 2022.
Corrected by Feb 13, 2023
- Medium High
746.2405(2) · Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
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.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- Medium High
746.5603(c) · Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
Six windows on minibus used for children transportation do not open. The minibus child alarm system is not in operation.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.4907(a)(1) · Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
The outdoor playground has a loose sand fill surface less than six inches. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- High
746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
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.
Corrected by Feb 28, 2023
- Medium High
746.301(5) · Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Operation failed to notify Licensing that they added infant care services. Person in charge stated they have been providing infant care since November 2022.
Corrected by Feb 14, 2023
- High
HRC42.054 · Required Fees
The annual fees were due 2/16/22 and had not been paid. The director paid the amount due at time of inspection.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
- Medium
746.401(5) · Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
During inspection there were two classrooms that did not have daily schedules posted.
Corrected by Feb 21, 2022
- Medium
745.651(1) · Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
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.
Corrected by Feb 17, 2022
Questions to ask on your tour
Generated from this facility's specific inspection record
- 1The Nov 12, 2025 inspection noted: “A carbon monoxide detection system could not be located during inspection. This was corrected when a battery operated carbon monoxide detector was found in t…” — what has changed since then?
- 2The Dec 12, 2024 inspection noted: “Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to the operation was missing a fire extinguisher.” — what has changed since then?
- 3The Jan 12, 2024 inspection noted: “Annual fire inspection has not been completed. Last fire inspection was conducted September 2022.” — what has changed since then?
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