Sun City Child Development Center
9135 STAHALA DR, El Paso, TX 79924 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 137
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Annie Payton
- Phone
- (915) 271-9004
- Regulated since
- Feb 11, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1338287 · number 1696521
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (3), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 6 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 2 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 24, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
In the infant class, 3 infants did not have infant feeding schedules, signed by parent in the past thirty days.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-04. Correction verified 2026-06-04.
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Records & paperwork
In review of children's files, an infant and a toddler in care did not have a health care provider statement available for review.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Other
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May 21, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Staff background & training
In review of the director's records, proof of training in SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome was not available for review.
HHSC 746.1311(d) — Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-10. Correction verified 2025-07-10.
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Staff background & training
In review of records, the director and 2 employees who transport children do not have proof of training in transportation safety available for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.5307(b) — Fire Extinguishers Serviced
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-12. Correction verified 2025-06-18.
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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 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-06-23.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A child was pulled by one arm during transition.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
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Other Serious
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Feb 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
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.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-01.
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Other
In the pre-toddler class, cubbies used for children's belongings were not labeled.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-10-30. Correction verified 2024-10-15.
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-10-01.
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Supervision & ratios
Children's records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-08.
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Staff background & training
Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-13. Correction verified 2024-11-09.
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Safety & premises
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Oct 1, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 8, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
In checking records for the health and safety audit, three caregiver's files did not contain training on hazardous material.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-12-01.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver who provides transportation does not have transportion training available for review.
HHSC 746.1316(a) — Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-22.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.
HHSC 746.5202(2) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-20. Correction verified 2023-11-18.
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Supervision & ratios
Operation has not documented a lock down drill since January 2023. The corrected at inspection after one lock down drill was practiced during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(3) — Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-11-13.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 22, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Five children's did not have health statements.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2022-12-30.
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Illness & medication
Two children's files did not have immunizations.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-12-23. Correction verified 2022-12-28.
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Staff background & training
Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
HHSC 746.801(3) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-01-12. Correction verified 2023-01-14.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 12, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 8, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 13, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The annual fees have not been paid as of 1/7/2022.
HHSC 745.509 — Licensed Operations Required Fees
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-15. Correction verified 2022-01-24.
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Staff background & training Serious
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).
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-15. Correction verified 2022-01-31.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation's gas inspection has expired as of 8/11/21.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-27. Correction verified 2022-01-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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