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Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center

5903 Gateway Blvd W Ste B, El Paso, TX 799253.0· 14 reviews
licensed capacity
74
open each week
6 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2008
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About Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center

Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 20, 2008, for up to 74 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 3 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyWeekend hoursOpens before 7 AMOpen until 8:30 PM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
74 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Saturday6:00 AM to 8:30 PM
SundayTodayNot 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 capacity74 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning 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 Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
74 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2008
License number
#875059
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 13, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 3 rules in all · 3 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 16 visits
  1. Apr 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 2, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Two caregiver files are missing the pre-employment affidavit for applicants for employment, form 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2026

  3. Apr 15, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

      “A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The last training available for review expired on 11/19/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 16, 2025

  4. Sep 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 16, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs

      “During a DFPS Investigation, the operation did not have sign-in/sign-out logs available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024

  7. Sep 26, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jul 21, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Apr 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less

      “During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.”

      The state verified the correction on May 19, 2023

Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Mar 8, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes leaving the child at risk. This investigation disposition was Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

    • 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 found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes. The caregiver responsible for this child was not within physical proximity of the child and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child. During this same investigation, it was also determined that another child was unattended in the lobby area.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “During the DFPS investigation, the parent stated he/she was not provided with an incident report regarding the Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2023

  2. Jan 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jan 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  4. Aug 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 5, 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 Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center

Is Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 20, 2008.

When was Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 3 rules across 3 of 6 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 Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center care for?

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

Does Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Saturday, 6:00 AM to 8:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 881-1200 to ask.

What is Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center's phone number?

(915) 881-1200.

Where is Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center?

5903 Gateway Blvd W Ste B, El Paso, TX 79925. The nearest other daycare we list is Remcon Head Start Center, 0.7 miles away.

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