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Lower Valley Head Start
- licensed capacity
- 203
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 1993
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About
About Lower Valley Head Start
Lower Valley Head Start is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 28, 1993, for up to 203 children, serving infants, 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 4 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 203 children
Hours
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
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 203 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Lower Valley Head Start 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 Lower Valley Head Start
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 203 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1993
- License number
- #415957- 5591
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 21, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 15 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Background checks 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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See all 22 visits
- Jan 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 8, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
“During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Feb 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
Feb 4, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Written feeding instructions were not reviewed and updated for 3 infants not yet ready for table food.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2025
- Nov 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 28, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 5, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2803(4)(C) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
“Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 2, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Lower Valley Head Start
Is Lower Valley Head Start licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 28, 1993.
When was Lower Valley Head Start last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 21, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Lower Valley Head Start had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 3 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Lower Valley Head Start care for?
203, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Lower Valley Head Start accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Lower Valley Head Start'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 Lower Valley Head Start cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 791-4817 to ask.
What is Lower Valley Head Start's phone number?
(915) 791-4817.
Where is Lower Valley Head Start?
211 S Prado Rd, El Paso, TX 79907. The nearest other daycare we list is YWCA Escobar Early Learning Academy, 0.4 miles away.