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Sun City Child Development Center

A licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas 79924

9135 Stahala Dr, El Paso, Texas 79924. (915) 271-9004.

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The short answer

Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.

The last 24 months 16 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. Every month

Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.

What these words mean5
Inspection (survey)
A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
Deficiency, citation, violation
What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
Texas’s risk levels
Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
Licence status
Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
Capacity
The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.

What did inspectors find?

20 deficiencies cited in the last three years

The middle of the 371 child care providers in El Paso County had 2.

15 inspections on record. The latest, on Aug 25, 2026: no violation found.

Rated High by Texas: AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605, at the report to the state on Aug 24, 2026

Rated High by Texas: Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions, at the inspection on Jun 5, 2025

Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the report to the state on Feb 13, 2025

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

When those deficiencies happened

16 deficiencies in 5 months of the last 36. Last cited Aug 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.

16 deficiencies by month over the last 3 years. Each cell is one month.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2023 Dec
2024 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2025 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2026 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNov

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No visit on record Visited, nothing cited A stronger orange is more serious, on its source’s own levels, read onto four bands: from the least serious it publishes to the most
Source:

Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.

Each deficiency, in Texas’s words

Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.

Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Aug 24, 2026: report to the state2 deficiencies
  • AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you become aware of anyone requiring a background check under 745.605

    “During an inspection for an investigation, it was learned that on the day of the incident, a volunteer was present caring for a child without having a background check submitted.”

    Rule 745.621(a)(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Aug 25, 2026. Correction verified: Aug 25, 2026.

  • Policies for Release of Children Instruct Employees of Verification Plan

    “An employee at the operation released a child in care to a relative without following the verification plan. This was corrected at inspection when the verification plan was reviewed with CCR and the operation.”

    Rule 746.4103(c). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Sep 16, 2026.

May 21, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
  • Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

    “In the infant class, 3 infants did not have infant feeding schedules, signed by parent in the past thirty days.”

    Rule 746.2421(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 4, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 4, 2026.

  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “In review of children’s files, an infant and a toddler in care did not have a health care provider statement available for review.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2026. Correction verified: Jun 22, 2026.

Jun 5, 2025: inspection5 deficiencies
  • Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer’s instructions

    “In observance of children being unloaded from a transportation van, the child safety alarm did not work to ensure the safety of children.”

    Rule 746.5625(b). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 23, 2025.

  • Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months

    “In review of the director’s records, proof of training in SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome was not available for review.”

    Rule 746.1311(d). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 10, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 10, 2025.

  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    “In review of records, the director and 2 employees who transport children do not have proof of training in transportation safety available for review.”

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 19, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 18, 2025.

  • Fire Extinguishers Serviced

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5307(b). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jun 12, 2025. Correction verified: Jun 18, 2025.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “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.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jul 24, 2025. Correction verified: Jul 24, 2025.

Feb 13, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
  • Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

    “A child was pulled by one arm during transition.”

    Rule 746.2805(3). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Feb 21, 2025. Correction verified: Mar 4, 2025.

Oct 1, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
  • Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

    “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.”

    Rule 746.3819. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 13, 2024.

  • Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

    “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.”

    Rule 746.5205(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2024.

  • Children’s Products- Annual Certification

    “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.”

    Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 1, 2024.

  • Storage for Individual Belongings

    “In the pre-toddler class, cubbies used for children’s belongings were not labeled.”

    Rule 746.4505. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 30, 2024. Correction verified: Oct 15, 2024.

  • Children’s Records Maintained

    “Children’s records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

    Rule 746.603(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 8, 2024.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    “Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

    Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 9, 2024.

Nov 13, 2023: inspection4 deficiencies
  • Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

    “One caregiver who provides transportation does not have transportion training available for review.”

    Rule 746.1316(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 22, 2023.

  • Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures

    “Operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.”

    Rule 746.5202(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: Nov 18, 2023.

  • Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

    “Operation has not documented a lock down drill since January 2023. The corrected at inspection after one lock down drill was practiced during inspection.”

    Rule 746.5205(3). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 13, 2023.

  • Documented Annual Training- Required Content

    “In checking records for the health and safety audit, three caregiver’s files did not contain training on hazardous material.”

    Rule 746.1309(e). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Nov 20, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 1, 2023.

6 deficiencies older than three years
Dec 12, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Children’s Records - Health Statement

    “Five children’s did not have health statements.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 30, 2022.

  • Children’s Records - Immunizations

    “Two children’s files did not have immunizations.”

    Rule 746.603(a)(4). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 23, 2022. Correction verified: Dec 28, 2022.

  • Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    “Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.”

    Rule 746.801(3). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 12, 2023. Correction verified: Jan 14, 2023.

Jan 13, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
  • Licensed Operations Required Fees

    “The annual fees have not been paid as of 1/7/2022.”

    Rule 745.509. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 24, 2022.

  • AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

    “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).”

    Rule 745.641. High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 15, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 31, 2022.

  • Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

    “The operation’s gas inspection has expired as of 8/11/21.”

    Rule 746.5401. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 27, 2022. Correction verified: Jan 26, 2022.

All 22 visits on record
Inspections, investigations and reports to the state
DateVisitWhat the record says
Aug 25, 2026InspectionNo violation found
Aug 24, 2026Report to the state2 deficiencies cited
May 21, 2026Inspection2 deficiencies cited
Jun 5, 2025Inspection5 deficiencies cited
Mar 4, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 14, 2025InspectionNo violation found
Feb 13, 2025Report to the state1 deficiency cited
Oct 1, 2024Inspection6 deficiencies cited
Aug 26, 2024InspectionNo violation found
Aug 22, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Aug 21, 2024Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Nov 20, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Nov 16, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Nov 13, 2023Inspection4 deficiencies cited
Feb 22, 2023InspectionNo violation found
Feb 10, 2023Report to the stateNo violation found
Dec 12, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited
Jul 27, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo violation found
Jul 7, 2022Report to the stateNo violation found
Jan 13, 2022Inspection3 deficiencies cited

Is it licensed?

  • Licensed Center, permit issued Feb 11, 2020.
  • Accepts state child care subsidies.
  • Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
  • Capacity: 137 children.
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Has Texas acted against it?

  • No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
  • 7 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were .
Source:

Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

Who does the caring?

  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.

Who owns it?

  • Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.

How is it rated?

  • Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Source:

Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

How does it compare nearby?

  • Among 371 child care providers in El Paso County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 2; this one had 20.
Source:

Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.

11 of the 371 in El Paso County, as the source lists them, same ZIP code first
PlaceDeficiencies, 3 years
Wee Care11
John E Uxer Head Start Site15
Kims Day Care7
Flying Colors Learning Center #56
A Place to Grow III8
Hollywood Kids Day Care8
Paradise Learning Center8
Nancys Daycare4
Coras Day Care8
Branon Head Start1
Sun City Child Development Center This child care provider20
Ice Castles Too, Inc. Learning Center & Child Care13

What the record doesn’t say

  • Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
  • Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
  • Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.

Sources

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Source:

This copy of the record was made on Nov 5, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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