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Apex Karate Academy

11237 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935
licensed capacity
40
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$108
year first permitted
2023

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About Apex Karate Academy

Apex Karate Academy is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 2, 2023, for up to 40 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
40 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity40 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Apex Karate Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $108 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.
El Paso County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Apex Karate Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
40 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1743813
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Summary

5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 29, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 5 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 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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  1. Jun 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 25, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Director did not have his/her pediatric first aid training with rescue breathing and choking available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 13, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.201(11) - AP Ensure Total Number of Children Both At and Away From Operation Within Capacity

      “During inspection, the operation was found over the capacity allowed on the license/permit. The operation's total capacity is for 40 children. During inspection, there were 60 children in care. Therefore, the operation was over the capacity by 20 children. This was corrected at inspection after director called parents to pick up some children to lower the total number of children in care to under 40 children. Additional children were picked up by parents before closing time.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 29, 2026

  3. Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 21, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation does not have a current gas leak inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 6/26/22.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation does not have a current fire inspection/license. The last inspection was conducted/issued on 9/19/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “The fire extinguisher at the operation has not currently been serviced. The last time it was serviced was in July of 2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2024

  5. Jan 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 24, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The annual fire inspection was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2023

  7. Dec 23, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 16, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Three out of four files evaluated were not available for review during the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2022

  9. Oct 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Jul 21, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 18, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for -Transportation, Directors and Each Employee who transports

      “The director will need to complete 2 hours of transportation training.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3607(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “A fire extinguisher for a transportation vehicle will need to be serviced. The last service tag has expired as of 2/2018.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      744.3751 - Operation Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “The operation will need to purchase and install a carbon monoxide.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 21, 2022

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Apex Karate Academy

Is Apex Karate Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 2, 2023.

When was Apex Karate Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 29, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Apex Karate Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Apex Karate Academy care for?

40, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Apex Karate Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Apex Karate Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Apex Karate Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 331-0673 to ask.

What is Apex Karate Academy's phone number?

(915) 331-0673.

Where is Apex Karate Academy?

11237 Pellicano Dr, El Paso, TX 79935. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Day Care Center No 2, 0.5 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).