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Friend's Daycare Center

9343 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 799074.1· 43 reviews
licensed capacity
95
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2024

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About Friend's Daycare Center

Friend's Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 5, 2024, for up to 95 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 24 visits in the last 3 years and cited 17 rules across 7 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
6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
95 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 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
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 capacity95 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Friend's Daycare 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 Friend's Daycare Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
95 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2024
License number
#1783265
See the state's record

Summary

24 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 17, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 7 of 24 visits · 17 rules in all · 17 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 5
  • Transportation 4
  • Food and nutrition 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Safety and hazards 1
  • Background checks 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.

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  1. Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Apr 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 25, 2026

  5. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  7. Dec 16, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Dec 15, 2025Complaint investigation7 rules cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children

      “During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer’s instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care

      “During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle

      “During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2026

  9. Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025

  10. May 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 15 earlier visits
  1. May 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  3. Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 12, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024

  6. Sep 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Aug 9, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

  10. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  11. May 8, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 20, 2024

  12. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Feb 13, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional

      “An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment

      “Five employee files were missing date of employment.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

    • Food and nutritionLow risk

      746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions

      “A policy on breastfeeding was missing.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2024

  14. Dec 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  15. Aug 8, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

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

      “The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation has not been inspected by the health department.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 23, 2023

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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Questions about Friend's Daycare Center

Is Friend's Daycare Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 5, 2024.

When was Friend's Daycare Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 24 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Friend's Daycare Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 17 rules across 7 of 24 visits in the last 3 years; 17 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 Friend's Daycare Center care for?

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

Does Friend's Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Friend's Daycare 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 Friend's Daycare Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 222-8555 to ask.

What is Friend's Daycare Center's phone number?

(915) 222-8555.

Where is Friend's Daycare Center?

9343 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907. The nearest other daycare we list is Angelitos Day Care, 0.1 miles away.

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