Wee Care
9821 MCCOMBS ST, El Paso, TX 79924 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 163
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Graciela Gallegos
- Phone
- (915) 751-2403
- Regulated since
- Nov 25, 1986
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 102328 · number 219345
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1) |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2024 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | Safety & premises (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 20, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent available for review for a child who has documented food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-09-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Aug 14, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
Infants not ready for table food do not have an infant feeding instructions signed by a parent available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a food allergy emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent available for review for a child who has documented food allergy.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-08-28. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Safety & premises Serious
In observance of children being unloaded from a transportation van, the child safety alarm did not work to ensure the safety of children.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-21. Correction verified 2026-08-20.
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Food & allergies
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Oct 31, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 29, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 27, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
In review of records, 4 caregivers did not have proof of training in preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-09-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle used to transport children had a fire extinguisher with the pin not in the extinguisher and the inspection tag was not attached. This was corrected at inspection when director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that had the pin in place and a current inspection tag.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-10.
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Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle used to transport children did not contain a first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when director put a complete first aid kit in the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-09-10.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 11, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 4, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
While checking records, three staff members did not have proof of training on file for administering medication, allergic reaction due to food and how to handle hazardous materials.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a current consumer product certification for 2885 completed. This was corrected at inspection when director reviewed the CPSC web site and completed form 2885.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have documention showing a fire drill was completed in August 2024. This was corrected at inspection when operation completed a fire drill where all children and staff exited the building in under 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-04.
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Safety & premises Serious
Two transportation vehicles do not have a documented emergency plan for staff to refer to in case on an emergency,
HHSC 746.5619 — Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-10-18. Correction verified 2024-10-07.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 1, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Five caregivers do not have administering medication training available for review as is required annually for the health and safety audit.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-30. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not documenting checklist for the active play area on a monthly basis.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-15. Correction verified 2023-11-15.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation failed to complete monthly fire drils in September 2023 and October 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the operation completed a fire drill, exting the building within three minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-01.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were missing a section on safe sleep procedures for infants.
HHSC 746.501(a)(9) — Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-12-09. Correction verified 2022-12-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jan 12, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 20, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 15 passenger van used for transportation will need to have the Child Safety Alarm installed.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-20. Correction verified 2022-01-12.
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Safety & premises Serious
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