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Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center

13791 Horizon Blvd Ste B-1, Horizon City, TX 79928 · El Paso County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Horizon City, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (1 of 8). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Horizon City and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 56%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#6 of 7 centers in Horizon City
3High risk
3Medium High risk
1Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 14 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Apr 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Apr 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 4, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 2, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 23, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citationNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision1
Health & medication1
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Staff ratios1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighOct 4, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for §746.1205(a)(1)
A child in care was left unsupervised outside in the back of the daycare building near the detached playground for approximately three minutes. The caregiver responsible for the child, did not properly account for all of the children exiting the building before entering the playground. This led to the child being left behind and placed at risk of harm.
Correction verified Oct 31, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change.
Correction verified May 29, 2024
MediumJun 14, 2023InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Toddlers were observed sitting in high chairs equipped with safety straps and the children were not strapped in.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2023
HighJun 27, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points §746.4601(7)
A toy plastic kitchenette outside had an exposed sharp jagged edge. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when the kitchenette was thrown away.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 23, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Center director's Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification was expired. An appointment was made during inspection for recertification.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
Medium LowNov 23, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment §746.901(1)
Three employee files did not have dates of employment.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
An emeregency preparedness plan was not included in the day care's operational policies.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2021
Medium HighNov 23, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served §746.3301(f)
Water was not served to the pre-k class during lunch.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity98 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJun 10, 2021
DirectorMelanie Garay
Phone9158673870
State operation #1720285

Common questions

Does Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Borderplex area, which includes Horizon City, 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 Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 4, 2025: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center compare with other daycares in Horizon City?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Horizon City by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center last inspected?

Apr 16, 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 1720285 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.