John E. Uxer Early Head Start 1
9776 Kenworthy St Bldg B, El Paso, TX
We are a directory, not the daycare. We cannot hold a spot, enroll a child or answer questions about care.
Own this daycare? Claim itAbout
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.
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 223 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
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).
State record
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
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.
Own this daycare? Add your response to the state record
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Reviews
If your child goes or went here, your review helps other parents. We check every review against our review guidelines.
9776 Kenworthy St Bldg B, El Paso, TX
9570 Gateway Blvd N, El Paso, TX
5113 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX
El Paso, TX 79924 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
9776 Kenworthy St Bldg C, El Paso, TX
9776 Kenworthy St Bldg D, El Paso, TX
5123 Branon St, El Paso, TX
5430 Yvette Ave, El Paso, TX
5320 Fairbanks Dr, El Paso, TX
FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 25, 1988.
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.
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.
223, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 791-4911 to ask.
(915) 791-4911.
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.