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Sun City Child Development Center

9135 Stahala Dr, El Paso, TX 799243.5· 11 reviews
licensed capacity
137
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2020

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About

About Sun City Child Development Center

Sun City Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 11, 2020, for up to 137 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 18 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

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
137 children

Hours

Hours

Monday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday5:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
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 capacity137 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Sun City Child Development 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 Sun City Child Development Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
137 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2020
License number
#1696521
See the state's record

Summary

15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 5 of 15 visits · 18 rules in all · 18 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 6
  • Safety and hazards 5
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Transportation 1
  • Discipline and child guidance 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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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  1. Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “In review of children's files, an infant and a toddler in care did not have a health care provider statement available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 22, 2026

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “In the infant class, 3 infants did not have infant feeding schedules, signed by parent in the past thirty days.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2026

  4. Jun 5, 2025Inspection5 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “In review of a sample of records for the health and safety audit, 3 employees do not have training in (1) Emergency preparedness. (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication. (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction [Medium]; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2025

    • TransportationHigh risk

      746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions

      “In observance of children being unloaded from a transportation van, the child safety alarm did not work to ensure the safety of children.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 23, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

      “In review of the director's records, proof of training in SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “In review of records, the director and 2 employees who transport children do not have proof of training in transportation safety available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced

      “While inspecting vehicles used for transporting children, 4 vans have fire extinguishers purchased in 2/2023 with no proof of being serviced since 2/2023 available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 18, 2025

  5. Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 13, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “A child was pulled by one arm during transition.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025

  8. Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained

      “Children's records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 8, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “In the pre-toddler class, cubbies used for children's belongings were not labeled.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “Operation did not have documentation showing a fire drill was completed in Spetember 2024. This was corrected at inspection when operation completed a fired drill, exiting the building in under 3 minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “Operation did not have a current product certification form signed and dated showing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) web site was reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed the CPSC web site and completed form 2885.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “A child, known to have a food allergy, did not have a food allergy & anaphylaxis emergency plan signed by a physician and parent on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2024

  9. Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Aug 22, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Show 12 earlier visits
  1. Aug 21, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 16, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 13, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “In checking records for the health and safety audit, three caregiver's files did not contain training on hazardous material.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2023

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “One caregiver who provides transportation does not have transportion training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5202(2) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

      “Operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “Operation has not documented a lock down drill since January 2023. The corrected at inspection after one lock down drill was practiced during inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  6. Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Feb 10, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Two children's files did not have immunizations.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 28, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

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

      “Five children's did not have health statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2022

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 14, 2023

  9. Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 7, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Jan 13, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation's gas inspection has expired as of 8/11/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.509 - Licensed Operations Required Fees

      “The annual fees have not been paid as of 1/7/2022.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “A provider that is caring for children has not had the initial background check submitted. This check is required to ensure that chilidren in care are not exposed to any potential endangering person(s).”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 31, 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 Sun City Child Development Center

Is Sun City Child Development Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 11, 2020.

When was Sun City Child Development Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Sun City Child Development Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 18 rules across 5 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 18 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 Sun City Child Development Center care for?

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

Does Sun City Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Sun City Child Development Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 5:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Sun City Child Development Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 271-9004 to ask.

What is Sun City Child Development Center's phone number?

(915) 271-9004.

Where is Sun City Child Development Center?

9135 Stahala Dr, El Paso, TX 79924. The nearest other daycare we list is Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center, 0.2 miles away.

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