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Socorro Head Start

693 N Rio Vista Rd, El Paso, TX 799273.8· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
154
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
1996
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About Socorro Head Start

Socorro Head Start is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 13, 1996, for up to 154 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

Infants

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Licensed capacity
154 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity154 childrenFrom the state license
A daycare without an item may still offer it; ask.

Cost

Tuition and costs

Socorro Head Start 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 Socorro Head Start

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
154 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Permit issued
1996
License number
#165188- 5591
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 8, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 9 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • Discipline and child guidance 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 13 visits
  1. Apr 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 23, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Sep 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Sep 25, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “Based on the preponderance of evidence, children in care were harshly treated by a caregiver.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 23, 2025

  5. Apr 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Apr 24, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Apr 18, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  9. Feb 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  10. Aug 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
  1. Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Aug 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Two children's files did not have health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “One caregiver was caring for 16 children when the specified age was 3 placing the operation out of ratio by one child. This was corrected at inspection when another caregiver was placed into the room.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 17, 2022

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 Socorro Head Start

Is Socorro Head Start licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 13, 1996.

When was Socorro Head Start last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Socorro Head Start had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Socorro Head Start care for?

154, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Socorro Head Start accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Socorro Head Start's hours?

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

How much does Socorro Head Start cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 791-4911 to ask.

What is Socorro Head Start's phone number?

(915) 791-4911.

Where is Socorro Head Start?

693 N Rio Vista Rd, El Paso, TX 79927. The nearest other daycare we list is Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center, 0.6 miles away.

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