Texas records · EL PASO County · EL PASO

Lower Valley Head Start

Licensed Center in EL PASO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 28, 1993

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 211 S PRADO RD, EL PASO, TX 79907 6141
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 28, 1993
Operation number: 415957- 5591
Licensed capacity: 203 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	17
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	2,816
Citations recorded	6
Record covers	January 5, 2022 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	2
Medium High	3
Medium	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 301 standards cited at this visit

746.5103 - Documentation of Fire InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A current fire inspection report was not available for review at time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 12, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 419 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 8, 20251 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 18, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportApril 8, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 4, 20252 citations recorded2 of 549 standards cited at this visit

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.

Correction verified by the state on February 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

Written feeding instructions were not reviewed and updated for 3 infants not yet ready for table food.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMarch 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 608 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 101 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

ReportAugust 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 568 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMarch 28, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 5, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 257 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 12, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 5, 20221 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting BehaviorRisk level: Medium High

Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.

Correction verified by the state on February 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.