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John E Uxer Head Start Site

9776 Kenworthy St Bldg A, El Paso, TX 79924
licensed capacity
223
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$116
year first permitted
1988

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About John E Uxer Head Start Site

John E Uxer Head Start Site is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 25, 1988, for up to 223 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
223 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity223 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

John E Uxer Head Start Site has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $116 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 John E Uxer Head Start Site

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
223 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#236843- 5591
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 7
  • Supervision and ratios 4
  • Discipline and child guidance 3
  • 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. Sep 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      745.903(2) - Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901

      “In checking controlling person's list, operation failed to notify CCR of a change in the controlling person.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026

  2. Oct 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 26, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “Operation has two children with known food allergies who do not have food allergy emergency plans available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2025

  4. Jan 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Sep 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 21, 2024Complaint investigation9 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver who was counted in ratio was observed on video footage to be using their cell phone multiple times on various days while caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(4) - Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash the hands of children after entering the operation from outdoor activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash children's hands after diapering.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands after diapering children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(2) - Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands before feeding children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3415(9) - Employee Handwashing After Outdoor Activities

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not wash their hands after entering the operation from outdoor activities.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 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 by observing video footage that one caregiver who was counted in ratio fell asleep while caring for children during naptime.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium High risk

      746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that a caregiver greeted all children with a hug and kiss but excluded one child. This same caregiver was observed on video footage talking to someone else in a connecting room while one child in care is at the other end of the room crying.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating

      “During a DFPS investigation, video footage was obtained, and it was determined that caregivers did not have children wash their hands before eating.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 24, 2024

Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Aug 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Apr 26, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was observed to pull children apart from each other and drag them across the floor, a few feet. In another instance, a caregiver is also observed to pull a child by their arm while the child is still sleeping after nap time”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their cell phone while they were caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

  4. Apr 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 4, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was observed to pull children apart from each other and drag them across the floor, a few feet. In another instance, a caregiver is also observed to pull a child by their arm while the child is still sleeping after nap time”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their cell phone while they were caring for children.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

  6. Oct 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 20, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Aug 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Aug 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Sep 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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 John E Uxer Head Start Site

Is John E Uxer Head Start Site licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 25, 1988.

When was John E Uxer Head Start Site last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has John E Uxer Head Start Site had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 John E Uxer Head Start Site care for?

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

Does John E Uxer Head Start Site accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are John E Uxer Head Start Site's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does John E Uxer Head Start Site cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 791-4911 to ask.

What is John E Uxer Head Start Site's phone number?

(915) 791-4911.

Where is John E Uxer Head Start Site?

9776 Kenworthy St Bldg A, El Paso, TX 79924. The nearest other daycare we list is John E. Uxer II Head Start, under 0.1 miles away.

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