YMCA Afterschool at MacArthur
8101 Whitus Dr, El Paso, TX
Purposeful Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 33
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2025
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About
About Purposeful Learning Center
Purposeful Learning Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 11, 2025, for up to 33 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Bilingual / immersion, Faith-based, Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsMontessoriSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens before 7 AMBilingual program
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 33 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Bilingual / immersion (Spanish), Faith-based, Montessori, Reggio Emilia |
| Daily life | Extended care: Saturday 7:30am-6:00pm |
| Languages | Spanish |
| Licensed capacity | 33 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Purposeful 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.
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 Purposeful Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 33 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2025
- License number
- #1809879
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 2, 2026: 5 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 7 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Records and paperwork 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Health, medication and illness 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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Jun 2, 2026Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
“Director does not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing. Director's first aid card expired on 2/1/26.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last certification was completed and signed on 2/1/25.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.607 - Signed Admission Form
“A child's admission form is not signed by the child's parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.1305(b) - Pre-service Training for Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months
“A caregiver did not have shaken baby/ SIDS/brain development training available for review. The caregiver was observed working with infants during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“An infant child's file is missing updated infant feeding instructions. Instructions were last updated March of 2026.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2026
- Dec 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 24, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“During inspection, one caregiver was observed supervising a group of 12 children with a specified age of 18 months. The most number of children one caregiver can supervise for this age group is 9. Therefore, the caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. This was corrected at inspection after a second caregiver arrived to assist with covering ratio.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2025
746.5537(b)(1) - Electronic CO Detection Sys Connected to Alarm/Smoke Detection Sys-Tested Annually by Company or State or Local Fire Marshal
“The operation has an electronic carbon monoxide/smoke detection system connected to a fire alarm panel. The panel has not been inspected for over a year. It was last inspected on 10/24/24.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2025
- Jul 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 5, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“A child's file is missing the health care professional statement. The statement was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2025
- Apr 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Purposeful Learning Center
Is Purposeful Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 11, 2025.
When was Purposeful Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 2, 2026, with 5 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Purposeful Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 3 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Purposeful Learning Center care for?
33, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Purposeful Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Purposeful Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Purposeful Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 275-4040 to ask.
What is Purposeful Learning Center's phone number?
(915) 275-4040.
Where is Purposeful Learning Center?
1504 Cessna Dr, El Paso, TX 79925. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool at MacArthur, 0.7 miles away.