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Lunitas Day Care

7682 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 799154.6· 10 reviews
licensed capacity
41
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2016

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About Lunitas Day Care

Lunitas Day Care is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 1, 2016, for up to 41 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Friday7:00 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 capacity41 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Lunitas 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 Lunitas Day Care

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
41 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2016
License number
#1618180
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Nov 20, 2025: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 3 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Transportation 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 7 visits
  1. Nov 20, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkLow risk

      746.609(a) - Update Admission Information - Procedure

      “Operation is lacking a working system for updating records.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.201(3) - Make Provisions for Training

      “The operation is lacking a system for ensuring professional development is accurately completed as detailed in subchapter D of the minimum standards.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2025

  2. Dec 19, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationHigh risk

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

      “There was not a list of children used during transportation or in the binder with the other required forms.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2024

  3. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 17, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.505(2) - Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement

      “The operation failed to amend their Operational Policy or Enrollment agreement to notify parents of the center's change in operating hours. The current Operational Policy Handbook indicates operating hours are from 6:00am to 6:00pm. After Covid the operation operating hours were from 7:00am to 6:00pm.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

      “The operation hours in CLASS indicated operating hours are from 6:00am to 6:00pm. After Covid situation the center has been opening at 7:00am. The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulation Department of the change.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 22, 2023

  6. Mar 14, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation

      “First aid in transportation vehicle was missing cotton balls, disposable gloves, scissors, and thermometer.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Apr 12, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

      “The promoting of indoor/outdoor physical activity was not added to the operational policies.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 19, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe

      “A keeping children safe form was not posted at time of inspection. This was corrected when the director printed one out and posted it on the front bulletin board.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “A feeding instruction guide had not been completed for the two infants in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name

      “A current employee list was not posted at the center. The center director made a current employee list and posted the form on the main bulletin board.”

      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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Questions about Lunitas Day Care

Is Lunitas Day Care licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 1, 2016.

When was Lunitas Day Care last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on November 20, 2025, with 2 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Lunitas Day Care had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 3 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 Lunitas Day Care care for?

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

Does Lunitas Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Lunitas Day Care's hours?

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

How much does Lunitas Day Care cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 775-1009 to ask.

What is Lunitas Day Care's phone number?

(915) 775-1009.

Where is Lunitas Day Care?

7682 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79915. The nearest other daycare we list is Angelitos Day Care 2, 0.3 miles away.

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