Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center
Licensed Center · El Paso, El Paso County, TX · Operation No. 875059
Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued June 20, 2008. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 9 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 20, 2008
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
74 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
5903 Gateway Blvd W Ste B, El Paso, TX 79925-3304
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
9
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 2 · Medium High 5 · Medium 1 · Medium Low 1 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Sep 26, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 19, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 26, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 8, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 16, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 12, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 5, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 13, 2021 | Inspection | 2 |
Deficiency records
February 2, 2026 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregiver files are missing the pre-employment affidavit for applicants for employment, form 2912.
Corrected: February 16, 2026
April 15, 2025 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The last training available for review expired on 11/19/24.
Corrected: May 6, 2025
November 16, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS Investigation, the operation did not have sign-in/sign-out logs available for review.
Corrected: December 28, 2023
April 26, 2023 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Corrected: May 10, 2023
March 8, 2023 Standard § 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes. The caregiver responsible for this child was not within physical proximity of the child and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child. During this same investigation, it was also determined that another child was unattended in the lobby area.
Corrected: April 21, 2023
March 8, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes leaving the child at risk. This investigation disposition was Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.
Corrected: April 21, 2023
March 8, 2023 Standard § 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the DFPS investigation, the parent stated he/she was not provided with an incident report regarding the Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation incident.
Corrected: April 21, 2023
September 13, 2021 Standard § 746.5613 - One Seat Belt Per Person
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, while observing unloading procedures, a caregiver was observed unloading a total of seven children when the vehicle only had five available seats with individual safety belts. Therefore, the two extra children were sharing safety belts. This was corrected at inspection after the caregiver unloaded the children.
Corrected: September 13, 2021
September 13, 2021 Standard § 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Corrected: September 27, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
Other facilities in El Paso
5 Star Kids Daycare & Learning Center Corp. Licensed Center · 5 deficiencies (60 mo)
A Mothers Blessing Licensed Center · 16 deficiencies (60 mo)
A Nesting Place Daycare and Learning Center Licensed Center · 2 deficiencies (60 mo)
A Place to Grow Licensed Center · 9 deficiencies (60 mo)
A Place to Grow II Licensed Center · 19 deficiencies (60 mo)
A Place To Grow III Licensed Center · 9 deficiencies (60 mo)