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El Paso, TX 79934 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Cradles & Crayons
- licensed capacity
- 110
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2014
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About
About Cradles & Crayons
Cradles & Crayons is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2014, for up to 110 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AMOpen until 7 PM
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
- 110 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 7:00 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 | 110 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Cradles & 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 & Crayons
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 110 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2014
- License number
- #1520528
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Records and paperwork 3
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Transportation 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 11 visits
- Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 15, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jan 13, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5619 - Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
“While checking transportation, operation did not have a plan for emergencies during transportation available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 27, 2026
Feb 6, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“Operation does not have current list of employees.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
“In review of employee files, the director does not have proof of transportation training available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“In review of children's records, one child did not have proof of immunization available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2025
Mar 1, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(18) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification
“Operation did not have a current form certifying review of the consumer product safety commission regarding unsafe children's products. This was corrected during inspection when the director reviewed the product safety commission's web site and completed the required form.”
Corrected during the visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child's file did not have immunization records available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Jan 18, 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 18, 2024
- Jul 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 5, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 29, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Mar 13, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“One child in the infant room did not have a current feeding instructions form signed and dated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 14, 2023
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“During review of records, one child was missing her immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2023
746.2403(4) - Infant Care Area - Crib Placement
“During inspection, the cribs in the infant room were close together without any separation. This was corrected when the caregiver spaced the cribs apart from each other during inspection. A photo was taken”
Corrected during the visit
Show 1 earlier visit
- Apr 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Cradles & Crayons
Is Cradles & Crayons licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2014.
When was Cradles & Crayons last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Cradles & Crayons had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 & Crayons care for?
110, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Cradles & Crayons accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Cradles & Crayons' hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Cradles & Crayons cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 822-2050 to ask.
What is Cradles & Crayons' phone number?
(915) 822-2050.
Where is Cradles & Crayons?
11100 Sean Haggerty Dr Ste D, El Paso, TX 79934. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Barron After School, 0.8 miles away.