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El Paso, TX 79936 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cradles and Crayons
- licensed capacity
- 64
- 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 May 31, 2018, for up to 64 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 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
- 64 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM to 6:00 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 | 64 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
- 64 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1672845
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 17 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Records and paperwork 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 31 visits
- Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2026Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During a DFPS investigation, a child in care was observed in "timeout" for an inappropriately long period of time.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver admitted to telling children in care that if another child hits them, they can hit them back.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 25, 2026
- May 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 31, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 2, 2026
- Sep 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 21 earlier visits
- May 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 14, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 19, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Jan 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 16, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.”
Corrected during the visit
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
“Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
Jun 12, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
Jun 12, 2023Visit2 rules cited
746.3317 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
“Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 5, 2023
- May 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
- Feb 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 3, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
“Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2023
- Oct 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2022Inspection7 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
“One child's file was missing a medical health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2022
- Nov 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 12, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“A caregiver's file was not available during the inspection. File was available at a different operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2021
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“A monthly fire drill was missing for June, July, August, and September. Corrected during inspection, a fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
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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 May 31, 2018.
When was Cradles and Crayons last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradles and Crayons had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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?
64, 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, 5:30 AM to 6:00 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) 857-7760 to ask.
What is Cradles and Crayons' phone number?
(915) 857-7760.
Where is Cradles and Crayons?
2230 N Zaragoza Rd Ste 101, El Paso, TX 79938. The nearest other daycare we list is A Place to Grow, 0.2 miles away.