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Allegro Childrens Center

El Paso, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

4 state inspections, last 2 years
28 deficiencies on the state’s summary
23 high or medium-high risk
August 27, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued February 16, 1996
Capacity
60 children
Ages served
Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
512717

Where

4019 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79903

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 7
  • Medium-high 16
  • Medium 4
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 1

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected. Showing the newest 25 of 28.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
November 12, 2025Medium High746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
State’s note: “A carbon monoxide detection system could not be located during inspection. This was corrected when a battery operated carbon monoxide detector was found in the office. New batteries were installed and a notation on Fire Safey Practices Form 7263 was added for monthly checking and servicing of carbon monoxide system.”
At the inspection
November 12, 2025Medium High746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
State’s note: “A fully equipped first aid kit was not available at the operation during inspection. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, and antiseptic wipes or solution.”
November 19, 2025
May 28, 2025Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “During DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver(s) counted in ratio were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.”
June 27, 2025
December 12, 2024High746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
State’s note: “Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to operation was missing a first aid kit.”
December 20, 2024
December 12, 2024Medium High746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
State’s note: “Vehicle used to transport children from school to operation did not have information about the operation either in the glove compartment, in the passenger compartment or on the outside of the vehicle.”
December 20, 2024
December 12, 2024High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to the operation was missing a fire extinguisher.”
December 20, 2024
January 12, 2024Medium High746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
State’s note: “Director's CPR training expired in November 2023.”
February 9, 2024
January 12, 2024High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “Annual fire inspection has not been completed. Last fire inspection was conducted September 2022.”
February 9, 2024
February 13, 2023Low746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
State’s note: “During review of records, a pre-school child was missing a written statement from a health-care professional indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
State’s note: “Operation did not have files available for review for an 11-month-old infant and a 12-month-old infant.”
February 14, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
State’s note: “Operation failed to notify Licensing that they added infant care services. Person in charge stated they have been providing infant care since November 2022.”
February 14, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
State’s note: “The operation had a urinal in the boy's bathroom that was not operational and in need of repair. Person in charge stated the urinal has not been operational for the past six months. Photo taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
State’s note: “During walk through of operation Inspectors observed an 11-month-old and 12- month-old children in the toddler room because there was no infant room set up. The 11-month-old infant is non walking and did not have a crib. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
February 14, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
State’s note: “The outdoor playground has a loose sand fill surface less than six inches. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023High746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
State’s note: “The minibus used for transportation contained a fire extinguisher with an expired service tag dated March 2022. This poses a hazard to children because if a fire was to start on the minivan it could not be extinguished.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
State’s note: “During walk through of the toddler room, a 55-inch television was not properly anchored/secured. The person in charge of the operation removed the television from the toddler room and placed it in a storage area that was out of children's reach.”
At the inspection
February 13, 2023Medium High746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
State’s note: “During evaluation of records, three caregiver files were missing eight hours of pre-service training and the notarized affidavit.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
State’s note: “The operation was missing four required lock-down drills for 2022.”
February 13, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
State’s note: “Six windows on minibus used for children transportation do not open. The minibus child alarm system is not in operation.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
State’s note: “The operation was missing monthly fire drills for December 2022 and January 2023. Corrected during the inspection a monthly fire drill was observed and documented.”
At the inspection
February 13, 2023High746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
State’s note: “The operation has a structure with a slide in the toddler room. The slide was observed cracked with clear tape however slide should not be used because the taped area is a weak spot. The legs of the structure were loos and not screwed in. Corrected during inspection. Entire structure was removed from the toddler room and placed in a storage close out of rea…”
At the inspection
February 13, 2023Medium High746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
State’s note: “The outdoor play area had two pogo sticks, stilts and a shopping cart that can cause injury to children in care. Corrected during the inspection, the pogo sticks, stilts and shopping cart were removed from the outdoor play area and placed in an area out of the reach of children. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
At the inspection
February 13, 2023High746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
State’s note: “The outdoor playground structure bridge was cracked. The crack on the bridge has an exposed sharp edge that could be hazardous to children. Photos were taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
February 14, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “The outdoor playground area has aluminum siding that is rusted with sharp edges. There is a hazard of children cutting themselves on the sharp edges. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.”
February 28, 2023
February 13, 2023Medium746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
State’s note: “The minibus used for transporting children contained an incomplete first aid kit. The kit contained expired multi-sized adhesive bandages. The kit contained loose disposable gloves deeming them unsterilized.”
February 28, 2023

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Allegro Childrens Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 4 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on August 27, 2026. 3 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Allegro Childrens Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 28: 7 high-risk, 16 medium-high-risk, 4 medium-risk, 1 low-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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