Emmanuel's Playhouse And Learning Center
4747 HONDO PASS DR #FG, El Paso, TX 79904 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 85
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-08:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Margarita Fulton
- Phone
- (915) 751-0080
- Regulated since
- Jul 28, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1431085 · number 1761852
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 9 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (5), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 9 | 7 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 10, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 15, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
According to the Texas Comptroller website, the business entity's Franchise Tax Account Status is Inactive/Forfeited. The operation is currently providing care to children with an inactive status.
HHSC 745.247 — Franchise Tax Delinquent
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-08-05. Correction verified 2026-08-04.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Oct 15, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Staff background & training
In review of staff records, 2 employees did not have annual training on hazardous materials available for review.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-10-30.
-
Other
In the infant room, three children did not have an infant feeding schedules for September 2025 or October 2025 available for review.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-29. Correction verified 2025-10-22.
-
Safety & premises Serious
Vehicle used to transport children does not have a first aid kit. This was corrected at inspection when director put a complete first aid kit in the van.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(6) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-10-15.
-
Safety & premises Serious
A company van used to transport children had a children's safety alarm that did not work when motor was turned on then off.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-07. Correction verified 2025-11-18.
-
Staff background & training
-
Jul 21, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 5, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises
Two cribs in the infant room used by children present, were not labeled with a number or child's name. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver made two labels with child's names and taped them to the wall above the cribs.
HHSC 746.2409(a)(10) — Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-11-21.
-
Supervision & ratios
Operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review for outdoor equipment.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-28. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
-
Safety & premises
-
Jun 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
Operation did not have a documentedfire drill for the month of May 2024. This was corrrected at inspection when operation completed a fire drill, exiting the buiding in under 3 minutes, during inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-28.
-
Safety & premises Serious
One vehicle used for transporting children did not have a fire extinguisher with a current service date, pin was missing, and needle was in the red. This was corrected at inspection when director replaced the fire extinguisher with one that has a current service date of 11/2023.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-28.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Feb 23, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 22, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The restoom floor in the after-school classroom was not clean, with 3 empty toilet paper rolls and toilet paper was on the floor. Sink was dirty. There was no trash recepticle. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver cleaned up the restroom and added a trash recepticle.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
-
Safety & premises
Two transportation vans had scissors missing from the first aid kits. This was corrected at inspection when the director added scissors to the first aid kits.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(5) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
-
Other
In the pre-school class, two mats were not labeled during napt time. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver printed labels and taped them to the mats.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
-
Safety & premises Serious
A vehicle (blue GMC bus)used for transportation, with Texas plate BML-5620, did not have a fire extinguisher. This was corrected at inspection when the director obtianed a fire extingsuisher serviced 11/2023 and placed it in the vehicle.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-01-22.
-
Safety & premises Serious
The child safety alarm in transportation van with temporary plate 30F501A did not work when tested.
HHSC 746.5625(b) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-22. Correction verified 2024-02-23.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
-
Dec 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 28, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed to be on their cell phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
-
Other Serious
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed a child by the arm to pull the child up onto the caregiver's hip in order to carry them.
HHSC 746.2805(3) — Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-29. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
-
Other Serious
-
Dec 21, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 1, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 3, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises Serious
One of the transportation vans was missing a fire extinguisher.
HHSC 746.5617(a)(5) — Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-05-19. Correction verified 2023-05-17.
-
Safety & premises Serious
-
Apr 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Apr 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Records & paperwork
Two employee files were missing their dates of employment. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were entered.
HHSC 746.901(1) — Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-03-28.
-
Records & paperwork
-
Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jan 13, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file for review.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-10. Correction verified 2023-02-06.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A diaper change was observed and caregiver did not wash the child's hands after.
HHSC 746.3417(3) — Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A diaper change was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after use.
HHSC 746.3505(e) — Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-13. Correction verified 2023-01-18.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
The bathroom in the toddler/young pre-k room did not have paper towels or soap. This was corrected at inspection when soap and paper towels were supplied.
HHSC 746.4405 — Location of Handwashing Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-13.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
There was not a current gas inspection on file at the operation for review.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-01-31. Correction verified 2023-02-03.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
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
Show the letter text
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, via 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.