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Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center

649 Horizon Blvd, Socorro, TX 799274.6· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
117
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2019
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About

About Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center

Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center is a licensed child care center in Socorro, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 5, 2019, for up to 117 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 12 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
117 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity117 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $122 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 Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
117 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2019
License number
#1678014
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 12 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 10, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “One child's file was missing a health statement.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 1, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care

      “The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

  3. Aug 29, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

      “There was an opening in the corner of the playground area where a child could fit and be exposed to hazards.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2024

  4. Jul 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Jul 3, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jul 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Nov 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 17 earlier visits
  1. Nov 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 22, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training

      “Director was missing 18 hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training

      “Three staff were missing the required hours of annual training.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 25, 2023

  5. Sep 21, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  6. Jun 2, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  7. Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 30, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Mar 27, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Mar 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Feb 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  12. Nov 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit

      “The transportation vehicle did not have a first aid kit.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasHigh risk

      746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

      “There was a broken children's plastic chair in the outdoor play area. This chair had missing plastic in the sitting as well as backrest area. The chair had sharp exposed edges. This was corrected at inspection when the broken chair was removed.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant

      “The play yards in the infant room did not have labels either with the infant's name or an alternative method of labeling that could be used as an infant assignment map.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2022

  13. Feb 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Feb 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Feb 4, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  17. Jan 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink

      “There was no soap or paper towels in the boys bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director suppled paper towels and soap in the bathroom.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation had an expired fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 18, 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 Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center

Is Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 5, 2019.

When was Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 12 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center care for?

117, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center's hours?

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

How much does Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 275-4700 to ask.

What is Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center's phone number?

(915) 275-4700.

Where is Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center?

649 Horizon Blvd, Socorro, TX 79927. The nearest other daycare we list is Mini Me's Child Center 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).