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Western Hills Academy
- licensed capacity
- 90
- open each week
- 5 days
- monthly, posted tuition
- $150
- year first permitted
- 1985
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About
About Western Hills Academy
Western Hills Academy is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 23, 1985, for up to 90 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach, with after-school care and before-school care. It lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,100.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolFaith-basedPosts tuition
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
- 90 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 Months through 3 Years (Early Learning Center) |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care and before-school care |
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian) |
| Daily life | Extended care: Before and after care 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM |
| More | Founded 1965 |
| Licensed capacity | 90 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Western Hills Academy lists monthly tuition from $150 to $1,100. 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).
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-day-a-week option (Early Learning Center, Ages 6 Months through 3 Years) | $665 |
| 5-day-a-week option 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (Early Learning Center) | $750 |
| 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM option (Early Learning Center) | $1,100 |
| Afternoon Extended Care (1 yr old - 6th grade) | $200 |
| Morning Extended Care (1 yr old - 6th grade) | $150 |
| Annual Registration Fee (Early Learning Center, 12 Month Program) | $350 |
5 posted prices. Rates change, so confirm before you enroll.
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 Western Hills Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 90 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1985
- License number
- #119560
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 7, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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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Aug 7, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operation had an expired gas inspection on file. It expired on”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 5, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“A caregiver spanked a child in care. This caregiver pulled the child by the arm during a diaper change and yelled at the child.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“A child in care was spanked while in care. This is a non-routine situation that placed, or may have placed, the child at risk for injury or harm. The operation was aware of this incident and did not notify the parent of the child immediately.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025
- Aug 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“The operation did not report the number of employees no longer working in 2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2024
- Dec 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 18, 2023Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“An incident involving a child being left unattended at the operation was found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023
Show 4 earlier visits
Sep 22, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The gas leak inspection expired as of 1/25/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
- Dec 6, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Several employees are missing their required 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
746.5307(b) - Fire Extinguishers Serviced
“The fire extinguishers at this operation expired as of September 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022
- Oct 14, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Western Hills Academy
Is Western Hills Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 23, 1985.
When was Western Hills Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 7, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Western Hills Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Western Hills Academy care for?
90, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Western Hills Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Western Hills Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Western Hills Academy cost?
Monthly tuition from $150 to $1,100, as it lists it.
What is Western Hills Academy's phone number?
(915) 584-6642.
Where is Western Hills Academy?
524 Thunderbird Dr, El Paso, TX 79912. The nearest other daycare we list is CHABAD LUBAVITCH of El Paso, 0.7 miles away.