A Place To Grow
12001 TIERRA ESTE DR, El Paso, TX 79938 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 192
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Angela Lapee
- Phone
- (915) 855-6227
- Regulated since
- Feb 26, 2013
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 989768 · number 1417906- 10751
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Food & allergies (6), Staff background & training (4) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 23, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision of a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used food as a reward. This caregiver gave a child in care a Snicker's as a reward for cleaning.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Food & allergies
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was given a food item to which they are allergic. The child's file states the child is allergic to peanuts, and a caregiver gave this child a Snicker's candy/bar.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care had a known food allergy that was diagnosed by a health-care professional, and the operation did not have a food allergy emergency plan for this child.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Food & allergies
During DFPS investigation it was determined that a child had a food allergy, and this was not posted as required. It was also determined that four other children had food allergies, and they also were not posted as required.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 7, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A caregiver was found Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision of a child in care.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During a DFPS investigation it was determined that a caregiver used food as a reward. This caregiver gave a child in care a Snicker's as a reward for cleaning.
HHSC 746.3301(h) — Nutrition and Food Service - Food not a reward
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Food & allergies
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was given a food item to which they are allergic. The child's file states the child is allergic to peanuts, and a caregiver gave this child a Snicker's candy/bar.
HHSC 746.3301(i) — Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Supervision & ratios
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care had a known food allergy that was diagnosed by a health-care professional, and the operation did not have a food allergy emergency plan for this child.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Food & allergies
During DFPS investigation it was determined that a child had a food allergy, and this was not posted as required. It was also determined that four other children had food allergies, and they also were not posted as required.
HHSC 746.401(10) — Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-01-30. Correction verified 2024-02-01.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 4, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee files was missing five hours of annual training from October 5, 2021 - October 5, 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Director's CPR/First Aid expired on12/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Food & allergies
One infant currently not ready for table food was missing the February 2023 updated infant feeding signature on the form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Safety & premises
Fire safety form indicated that monthly fire drill for January was missing. A monthly fire drill under 3 minutes was conducted during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-08.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 8, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One out of four employee files was missing five hours of annual training from October 5, 2021 - October 5, 2022.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Staff background & training
Director's CPR/First Aid expired on12/2022.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-22. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Food & allergies
One infant currently not ready for table food was missing the February 2023 updated infant feeding signature on the form.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-23.
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Safety & premises
Fire safety form indicated that monthly fire drill for January was missing. A monthly fire drill under 3 minutes was conducted during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-02-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 11, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Get the full file
HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.