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Cradles and Crayons

11660 MONTWOOD DR STE O, El Paso TX 79936-0709 · License #1672836 · Licensed Center

Full Permit
Capacity 108 childrenAges 0 mo – 13 yrLast inspected Mar 10, 2026
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Director
Topacio Ortiz
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Address
11660 MONTWOOD DR STE O, El Paso TX 79936-0709 · Directions

Hours

Mon06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Tue06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Wed06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Thu06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Fri06:00 AM-06:30 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

Care & schedule

When they operate

School Age CareBefore School CareMeals ProvidedAfter School CareSnacks ProvidedPart Time CareTransportation to/from SchoolField Trips

Ages served

InfantsToddlersPre-KSchool-age
  • Accepts child care subsidy
  • Licensed for 108 children
8
Violations, past 3 yrs
From inspections (not complaints)
2
High-risk violations
Serious / high-risk non-compliance
0
Substantiated complaints
Published by Texas HHSC
4
Inspections, past 3 yrs
Monitoring & assessments

How this facility compares

Violations per inspection, 3-yr
This facility
2.0
Texas average
0.8

Inspection history & violations

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation
Mar 10, 2026 — Inspection
4 violations cited · view state record
4 violations
  • Medium

    746.1309(c) · Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

    Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.

    Corrected by Mar 20, 2026

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Two caregivers did not have the required transportation training on file.

    Corrected by Mar 20, 2026

  • Medium

    746.801(13) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

    The gas inspection was conducted on 1/16/24. The inspection got expired on 1/16/26. A gas inspection is required every two years.

    Corrected by Mar 24, 2026

  • Medium Low

    746.901(4) · Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)

    One caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit available to be reviewed on file.

    Corrected by Mar 20, 2026

May 1, 2025 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.

    Corrected by Jun 1, 2025

Dec 30, 2024 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 6, 2024 — Inspection
3 violations cited · view state record
3 violations
  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.

    Corrected by Jun 20, 2024

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(4) · Children's Records - Immunizations

    One child was missing a copy of the immunizations in his file.

    Corrected by May 31, 2024

  • Medium

    746.801(13) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

    A recent gas inspection was not available to be reviewed. The last inspection on file was conducted on 12/17/2021.

    Corrected by May 17, 2024

Jun 9, 2023 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
May 18, 2023 — Inspection
2 violations cited · view state record
2 violations
  • High

    746.5617(a)(5) · Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher

    The fire extinguisher in one of the van was expired. The fire extinguisher tag expired on October 2022.

    Corrected by Jun 2, 2023

  • High

    746.5625(b) · Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

    The child safety alarms in two of the vans are not in working conditions. The alarms were tested three times and the alarms were not fully working.

    Corrected by Jun 12, 2023

Oct 24, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Sep 26, 2022 — Inspection
No violations cited · view state record
Clean
Aug 24, 2022 — Inspection
7 violations cited · view state record
7 violations
  • Medium

    746.901(8) · Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification

    An employee did not have a copy of their photo ID on file.

    Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.801(13) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report

    The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 1/24/2020.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1316(a) · Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    Two employees did not have documentation of having a current transportation training.

    Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1315(b)(1) · CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

    Five employees did not have a current first aid and CPR training on file.

    Corrected by Sep 9, 2022

  • Medium Low

    746.605(3) · Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

    Two children did not have the admission date on their admission form.

    Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

  • Medium

    746.603(a)(3) · Children's Records - Health Statement

    Five children did not have a copy of their health statement on file.

    Corrected by Sep 30, 2022

  • Medium High

    746.1107(2) · Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

    An employee did not have a copy of their high diploma on file to be reviewed.

    Corrected by Sep 2, 2022

Sep 16, 2021 — Inspection
1 violation cited · view state record
1 violation
  • Medium High

    746.801(11) · Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

    The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center. The last inspection was done on 8/16/2019.

    Corrected by Nov 5, 2021

Questions to ask on your tour

Generated from this facility's specific inspection record

  1. 1The Mar 10, 2026 inspection noted: “Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.” — what has changed since then?
  2. 2The May 1, 2025 inspection noted: “The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.” — what has changed since then?
  3. 3The May 6, 2024 inspection noted: “Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.” — what has changed since then?

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