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Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center

4747 Hondo Pass Dr #Fg, El Paso, TX 79904 · El Paso County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 20 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for transportation (4 of 23). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 43% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #209 of 238 centers in El Paso and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #209 of 238 centers in El Paso
8High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
23 citations from 20 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 27, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 15, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 8, 2026 · Assessment · citation foundOct 15, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 28, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 3, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundApr 27, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Transportation4
Building & playground safety4
Other standards3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications2
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 8, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
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.
Correction verified Aug 4, 2026
MediumOct 15, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
In review of staff records, 2 employees did not have annual training on hazardous materials available for review.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
MediumOct 15, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
In the infant room, three children did not have an infant feeding schedules for September 2025 or October 2025 available for review.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2025
HighOct 15, 2025InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 15, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
A company van used to transport children had a children's safety alarm that did not work when motor was turned on then off.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2025
MediumNov 21, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Operation did not have a monthly maintenance checklist available for review for outdoor equipment.
Correction verified Nov 26, 2024
HighJun 28, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 28, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 22, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Scissors §746.4003(a)(5)
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.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 22, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 22, 2024InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The child safety alarm in transportation van with temporary plate 30F501A did not work when tested.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2024
Medium HighJan 22, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
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.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 28, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
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.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighDec 28, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver was observed to be on their cell phone.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
HighMay 3, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
One of the transportation vans was missing a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified May 17, 2023
Medium LowMar 28, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Two employee files were missing their dates of employment. This was corrected at inspection when the dates were entered.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area §746.3505(e)
A diaper change was observed and the diaper changing surface was not sanitized after use.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A diaper change was observed and caregiver did not wash the child's hands after.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current health inspection on file for review.
Correction verified Feb 6, 2023
Medium HighJan 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
There was not a current gas inspection on file at the operation for review.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
MediumJan 13, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Location of Handwashing Sink §746.4405
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.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-08:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 28, 2023
DirectorMargarita Fulton
Phone9157510080
State operation #1761852

Common questions

Does Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center’s hours?

5:30 AM to 8:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Borderplex area, which includes El Paso, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 8, 2026: “Franchise Tax Delinquent.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center compare with other daycares in El Paso?

It is tied for #209 of 238 centers in El Paso by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Emmanuel's Playhouse and Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 23, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1761852 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.