Tata's Daycare N Learning Center
7632 DONIPHAN DR, Vinton, TX 79821 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 64
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-07:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Teresa Castro
- Phone
- (915) 877-9200
- Regulated since
- Apr 22, 2011
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 720889 · number 1194367
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2) |
| 2024 | 8 | 6 | Safety & premises (8) |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee in ratio did not have an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Mar 6, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee in ratio did not have an eligible background check.
HHSC 745.621(a)(1) — Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-09. Correction verified 2026-03-11.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Sep 24, 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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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Broken play equipment was found outside in the play area, however the director removed these items during inspection and operation is now compliant.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Broken play equipment was found outside in the play area, however the director removed these items during inspection and operation is now compliant.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-04-29.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jul 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 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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Jul 24, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 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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Jul 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The toddler room had items stacked on a book shelf in proximity of children that can easily fall and injure a child in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jul 23, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
The toddler room had items stacked on a book shelf in proximity of children that can easily fall and injure a child in care.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-07-24. Correction verified 2024-07-26.
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Safety & premises
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection posted was expired as of July 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection posted was expired as of July 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-07. Correction verified 2024-06-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection posted was expired as of July 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the two vans being used for transportation has not had a child safety alarm installed since it was purchased in March 2024.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
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May 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
The fire inspection posted was expired as of July 2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-14. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
One of the two vans being used for transportation has not had a child safety alarm installed since it was purchased in March 2024.
HHSC 746.5625(a) — Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-17. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 6, 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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Dec 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 5, 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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Jun 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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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
An air conditioning unit in the outside play area had an exposed and rusted hole that could injure a child's hand. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Other
A flat screen television in the after school room was not securely anchored. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was removed.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-07.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 7, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was missing hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-01. Correction verified 2022-08-24.
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Safety & premises
An air conditioning unit in the outside play area had an exposed and rusted hole that could injure a child's hand. A photo was taken.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-15. Correction verified 2022-07-15.
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Other
A flat screen television in the after school room was not securely anchored. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when it was removed.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-07-07.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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