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Friend's Daycare Center LLC

Licensed Center in EL PASO, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 5, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
9343 ALAMEDA AVE, EL PASO, TX 79907 6803
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 5, 2024
Operation number
1783265
Licensed capacity
95 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record21
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record5
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits4,796
Citations recorded20
Record coversAugust 8, 2023 – October 15, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High5
Medium2
Medium Low1
Low1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 15, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 450 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 17, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 234 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 104 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 25, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 19, 20261 citation recorded1 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
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.

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

InspectionJanuary 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportDecember 15, 20257 citations recorded7 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible forRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicleRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on February 19, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 2, 20252 citations recorded2 of 194 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on December 5, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
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.

Correction verified by the state on December 2, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 7, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 672 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 18, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 12, 20241 citation recorded1 of 605 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 24, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 27, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 22, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 9, 20242 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on September 24, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 8, 20241 citation recorded1 of 336 standards cited at this visit
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
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.

Correction verified by the state on May 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 289 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 13, 20243 citations recorded3 of 636 standards cited at this visit
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of EmploymentRisk level: Medium Low
Five employee files were missing date of employment.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsRisk level: Low
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 8, 20233 citations recorded3 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.

Correction verified by the state on December 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.

Correction verified by the state on August 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.

Correction verified by the state on August 10, 2023. 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.