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El Paso, TX 79903 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Allegro Childrens Center
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $116
- year first permitted
- 1996
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About
About Allegro Childrens Center
Allegro Childrens Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 16, 1996, for up to 60 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Allegro Childrens Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $116 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$122
Home daycare$111
Toddler
Center$116
Home daycare$107
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$106
School age
Center$108
Home daycare$101
State record
Inspection reports for Allegro Childrens Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1996
- License number
- #512717
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 27, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Transportation 3
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 13 visits
- Aug 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
- Jul 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 28, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver(s) counted in ratio were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024
- Jul 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 12, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
“Director's CPR training expired in November 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2024
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.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2024
- May 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Feb 13, 2023Inspection17 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 28, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2023
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 during the visit
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2023
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 during the visit
- Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
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.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2022
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 during the visit
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 during the visit
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FAQ
Questions about Allegro Childrens Center
Is Allegro Childrens Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 16, 1996.
When was Allegro Childrens Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Allegro Childrens Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Allegro Childrens Center care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Allegro Childrens Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Allegro Childrens Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Allegro Childrens Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 564-4488 to ask.
What is Allegro Childrens Center's phone number?
(915) 564-4488.
Where is Allegro Childrens Center?
4019 Montana Ave, El Paso, TX 79903. The nearest other daycare we list is Martha Santacruz, 0.2 miles away.