Bertha Cisneros
Horizon City, TX 79928 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 102
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $122
- year first permitted
- 2012
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About
About Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center
Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Horizon City, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 20, 2012, for up to 102 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 5 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 102 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 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 |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Riddles and Rhymes Child Care 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 Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 102 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2012
- License number
- #1471106
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 4, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 6 of 15 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Transportation 2
- Food and nutrition 1
- Health, medication and illness 1
- 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.
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- Sep 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 1, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading Activities
“A group of 11 children were outside playing in a inflatable wading pool with water with only two caregivers. There were two 18 month old children, eight 2 year olds and a 3 year old putting the operation out of ratio for wading pool activities. This was corrected when the children stopped the wading pool activity during the inspection and prepared to go back inside of the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2026
- Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Two infant's bottles were propped on blankets by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2419(3) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Never Prop Bottles
“Two infant's bottles were propped on blankets by a caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2026
- Jan 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Aug 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was not accounted for and left alone unsupervised in the playground for a period of approximately 15 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
Show 8 earlier visits
- Jul 3, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
May 22, 2025Complaint investigation3 rules cited
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
“During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver conducing transportation admitted to not conducting a physical walk-through and visual check of the vehicle, including the seats, seat rows, and interior, to ensure no children remain in the vehicle. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“During a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver failed to account for all children exiting the vehicle before leaving the vehicle unattended. This resulted in a child in care being left in a transportation vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan
“Information indicating if a child had allergies or not was missing from a file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Four caregivers were missing some of the required annual trainings.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 27, 2025
- Feb 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation's last gas inspection was on 11/12/20.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2023
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
“TV monitors in the pre-k classrooms were not anchored. This was corrected at inspection when the monitors were removed from the classrooms.”
Corrected during the visit
- May 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.5625(a) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
“A 12 seat passenger van purchased after 2013 did not have a safety alarm installed.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center
Is Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 20, 2012.
When was Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 4, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 6 of 15 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 Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center care for?
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 852-9244 to ask.
What is Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center's phone number?
(915) 852-9244.
Where is Riddles and Rhymes Child Care Center?
108 Biglon, Horizon City, TX 79928.