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Texas records · EL PASO County · EL PASO

Cradles and Crayons

Licensed Center in EL PASO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 31, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
2230 N ZARAGOZA RD STE 101, EL PASO, TX 79938 7965
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
May 31, 2018
Operation number
1672845
Licensed capacity
64 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 05:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
YES

The record at a glance

Inspections on record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record8
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,020
Citations recorded22
Findings still pending1
Record coversOctober 4, 2022 – October 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High6
Medium High10
Medium5
Medium Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJuly 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 20, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 18, 20262 citations recorded2 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver admitted to telling children in care that if another child hits them, they can hit them back.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, a child in care was observed in "timeout" for an inappropriately long period of time.

Correction verified by the state on August 25, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 550 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 31, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 15, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 11, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on January 2, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 797 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 14, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 477 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentJanuary 17, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 3, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 764 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 31, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 489 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 5, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 16, 20235 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing SinkRisk level: Medium High
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored FoodRisk level: Medium High
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeRisk level: Medium High
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 12, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenRisk level: High
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and SanitaryRisk level: Medium High
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.

Correction verified by the state on July 5, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 10, 20232 citations recorded2 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.

Correction verified by the state on March 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 3, 20232 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemRisk level: Medium High
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 20, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 4, 20227 citations recorded7 of 896 standards cited at this visit
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationRisk level: High
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training RecordsRisk level: Medium
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on October 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Risk level: Medium High
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 MonthsRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.

Correction verified by the state on October 11, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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