Lower Valley Head Start
211 S PRADO RD, El Paso, TX 79907 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 203
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sylvia Lujan
- Phone
- (915) 791-4817
- Regulated since
- Jan 28, 1993
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 126550 · number 415957- 5591
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Food & allergies (2), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jan 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 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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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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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Dec 10, 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 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 8, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined after video footage was observed, that two caregivers grabbed and pulled a child by the arm. The two caregivers are observed on different occasions to grab and pull child.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-01-15. Correction verified 2026-01-21.
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Other Serious
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Nov 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 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 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During inspection, an employee was in violation of a condition that the CBCU placed on the person's presence at the operation. This was corrected when another employee with eligible and no conditions was placed in charge.
HHSC 745.635(3) — AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-18. Correction verified 2025-11-20.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Nov 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 12, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 10, 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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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Apr 8, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 12, 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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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions were not reviewed and updated for 3 infants not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was over ratio by one child. This was corrected at time of inspection when an eligible volunteer was placed in this classroom to assist with the children.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-04. Correction verified 2025-02-12.
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Food & allergies
Written feeding instructions were not reviewed and updated for 3 infants not yet ready for table food.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 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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Mar 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 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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Jan 9, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 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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Jan 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 2, 2024 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 28, 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 28, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 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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Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 28, 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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Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 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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Feb 2, 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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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 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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Jan 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Two caregivers were observed using inappropriate discipline practices not permitted by the operation.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-28. Correction verified 2022-02-02.
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Supervision & ratios
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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.