Butterfly Day Care
El Paso, TX 79936 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cradles and Crayons
- licensed capacity
- 108
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Cradles and Crayons
Cradles and Crayons is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 6, 2018, for up to 108 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 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
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 108 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 108 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cradles and Crayons 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.
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 Cradles and Crayons
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 108 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1672836
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 10, 2026: 4 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Safety and hazards 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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Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit available to be reviewed on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two caregivers did not have the required transportation training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2026
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The gas inspection was conducted on 1/16/24. The inspection got expired on 1/16/26. A gas inspection is required every two years.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2026
May 1, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 30, 2025
- Dec 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 6, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child was missing a copy of the immunizations in his file.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“A recent gas inspection was not available to be reviewed. The last inspection on file was conducted on 12/17/2021.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2024
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 18, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguisher in one of the van was expired. The fire extinguisher tag expired on October 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 1, 2023
746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
“The child safety alarms in two of the vans are not in working conditions. The alarms were tested three times and the alarms were not fully working.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2023
- Oct 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 23, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
“During the observation of the day care video, it was observed that a teacher early in the morning was using her cell phone to plan activities for the children and she was also caring for a child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2022
Show 1 earlier visit
Aug 24, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.901(8) - Required Personnel Records- Photo Identification
“An employee did not have a copy of their photo ID on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“Two children did not have the admission date on their admission form.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 6, 2022
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“Two employees did not have documentation of having a current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
“Five employees did not have a current first aid and CPR training on file.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Five children did not have a copy of their health statement on file.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2022
746.801(13) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
“The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 1/24/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“An employee did not have a copy of their high diploma on file to be reviewed.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Cradles and Crayons
Is Cradles and Crayons licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 6, 2018.
When was Cradles and Crayons last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 10, 2026, with 4 rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradles and Crayons had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 5 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 Cradles and Crayons care for?
108, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cradles and Crayons accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cradles and Crayons' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cradles and Crayons cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 849-1711 to ask.
What is Cradles and Crayons' phone number?
(915) 849-1711.
Where is Cradles and Crayons?
11660 Montwood Dr Ste O, El Paso, TX 79936. The nearest other daycare we list is Sunshine Christian School, 0.2 miles away.