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El Paso Little Smiles Day Care

723 N Carolina Dr, El Paso, TX 799154.6· 31 reviews
licensed capacity
122
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2009
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About El Paso Little Smiles Day Care

El Paso Little Smiles Day Care is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 9, 2009, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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
5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
122 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity122 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

El Paso Little Smiles Day Care 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 El Paso Little Smiles Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
122 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2009
License number
#987486
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 14, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • 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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  1. Jan 14, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 11, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessLow risk

      746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program

      “One child's file was missing the health statement within the year of enrollment.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2025

  3. Mar 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 18, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      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 19, 2024

  5. May 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safe sleepMedium risk

      746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name

      “During the inspection children were observed napping on mats that were not labeled with their name or with a number. Caregivers and director confirmed children were not napping on their designated mats.”

      The state verified the correction on May 11, 2023

  7. Jun 20, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(b) - First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired

      “The antiseptic wipes were dry in the first aid kit. This was corrected when the director changed the wipes.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 El Paso Little Smiles Day Care

Is El Paso Little Smiles Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 9, 2009.

When was El Paso Little Smiles Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 14, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has El Paso Little Smiles Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 El Paso Little Smiles Day Care care for?

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

Does El Paso Little Smiles Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are El Paso Little Smiles Day Care's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does El Paso Little Smiles Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 629-7023 to ask.

What is El Paso Little Smiles Day Care's phone number?

(915) 629-7023.

Where is El Paso Little Smiles Day Care?

723 N Carolina Dr, El Paso, TX 79915. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Valle Verde Early Learning Academy, 0.8 miles away.

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