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Project Vida Early Childhood Center

3616 Pera Ave, El Paso, TX 79905
licensed capacity
67
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
1997

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About Project Vida Early Childhood Center

Project Vida Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 12, 1997, for up to 67 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 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 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
67 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 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 capacity67 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Project Vida Early Childhood 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 Project Vida Early Childhood Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
67 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1997
License number
#517560
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: 1 rule cited

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

  • Staff training and qualifications 2

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 6 visits
  1. Apr 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two caregivers were missing required annual content training.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 10, 2026

  2. May 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 18, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Two caregivers were missing required annual training content.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2024

  4. Jul 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.4003(a)(3) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Antiseptic solution or wipes

      “First aid kits were lacking antiseptic solution or wipes. Only one first aid kit had antiseptic wipes but there are two buildings and building A had expired antiseptic solution.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 20, 2023

  6. Jul 28, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations

      “During review of files two children files were missing a current immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness

      “During inspection I was informed that a child and an employee at the center had been confirmed positive for COVID-19. The center staff did not report the positive case to CCR within two days. This was corrected when the center notified CCR during the inspection and a report was made.”

      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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FAQ

Questions about Project Vida Early Childhood Center

Is Project Vida Early Childhood Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 12, 1997.

When was Project Vida Early Childhood Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Project Vida Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Project Vida Early Childhood Center care for?

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

Does Project Vida Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Project Vida Early Childhood Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Project Vida Early Childhood Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 465-1191 to ask.

What is Project Vida Early Childhood Center's phone number?

(915) 465-1191.

Where is Project Vida Early Childhood Center?

3616 Pera Ave, El Paso, TX 79905. The nearest other daycare we list is Child's Developmental World #2, 0.7 miles away.

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