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Fantasy Daycare Inc

5901 Alameda Ave Apt 17, El Paso, TX 79905 · El Paso County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Fantasy Daycare Inc is a licensed child care center in El Paso, TX, licensed for up to 41 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2004. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 13 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (4 of 13). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 23% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #193 of 238 centers in El Paso and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 32%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #193 of 238 centers in El Paso
3High risk
6Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
13 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 16, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 5, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 28, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications4
Supervision3
Sleep safety2
Health & medication1
Staff ratios1
Other standards1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 24, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
A van used to transport children did not have a working child safety alarm during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 25, 2026
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
While reviewing records, one caregiver did not have proof of training in first-aid available for review,
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
While checking records, two caregivers, who have worked at the operation for more than a year, do not have current CPR training. Both caregiver's CPR training expired 02/2025.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
Medium HighMar 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
In review of records, the director, who provides transportation to children in care, does not have a current proof of transportation training available for review. Training certificate available is dated 02/2022.
Correction verified Apr 2, 2025
MediumMar 18, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
While reviewing records, three caregivers do not have proof of training in food allergies and hazardous material. Two caregivers, who are responsible for administering medication, do not have proof of training in administering medication available for review.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025
Medium HighNov 27, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
A child in care sustained an injury that required medical treatment by a health-care professional. The operation was made aware that the child received medical treatment on the same day and did not notify CCR within two days as required.
Correction verified Dec 16, 2024
HighSep 7, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During an investigation it was found that four children ranging in age from 8-11 years were not adequately supervised in the outdoor play area or while in transport to the operation. The caregivers responsible for these children were not within physical proximity of the children and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the children.
Correction verified Oct 12, 2023
Medium HighMay 16, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space §746.2909(3)
During nap time, mats/cots were too close together and did not allow for sufficient walk space in between them. Photos taken. This was corrected at inspection when staff rearranged the mats/cots to provide sufficient space in between them. Photos taken of correction.
Corrected during the visit
LowMay 16, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Two children's records are missing a complete and current health care statement. Photos taken.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2023
MediumOct 5, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
During inspection the cots assigned to children in care had a number labeled on them but were not associated with the children napping on them. This was corrected when the director made a list and assigned the number to children in care.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 28, 2021InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
During inspection a gas leak test had not been conducted; the last test completed was dated was on 7/2/2019.
Correction verified Oct 29, 2021
Medium LowOct 28, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
During review of records one employee did not have an affidavit on file.
Correction verified Nov 12, 2021
HighOct 28, 2021InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care §746.5625(c)
A time of inspection the director indicated that the safety alarm was not being used because it was not working or on silent. This was corrected when the owner of the center fixed the alarm and it was functioning properly.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity41 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 30, 2004
DirectorMarisol Garces
Phone9157718323
State operation #840935

Common questions

Does Fantasy Daycare Inc take infants?

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

What are Fantasy Daycare Inc’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Fantasy Daycare Inc accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Fantasy Daycare Inc cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Fantasy Daycare Inc 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 Fantasy Daycare Inc had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 24, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Fantasy Daycare Inc compare with other daycares in El Paso?

It is tied for #193 of 238 centers in El Paso by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Fantasy Daycare Inc last inspected?

Feb 24, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 840935 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.