Friend's Daycare Center LLC
Licensed Center · El Paso, El Paso County, TX · Operation No. 1783265
Friend's Daycare Center LLC holds a Full Permit issued June 5, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 20 inspections on record with 20 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
June 5, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
95 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
9343 Alameda Ave, El Paso, TX 79907-6803
The 60-month record
20
Inspections
0
Assessments
0
Self reports
20
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 11 · Medium High 5 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 1 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Report | 7 |
| Dec 2, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| May 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| May 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 8, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 12, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 13, 2024 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 8, 2023 | Inspection | 3 |
Deficiency records
February 19, 2026 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One infant room was over ratio by one child. There were 6 children with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one child was moved to another classroom which placed all classrooms in ratio.
Corrected: February 19, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS Investigation, caregivers conducting transportation admitted to not using the electronic child safety alarm as required. In addition, owner stated they did not require the caregivers to use the electronic child safety alarm. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a transportation vehicle.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unattended in a vehicle for two hours.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that the electronic child safety alarm in vehicles used for transportation were not functioning according to the manufacturer?s instructions.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS Investigation, it was determined that a caregiver conducting transportation admitted to not having a list of the children being transported. This resulted in a child in care being left unattended in a vehicle for a period of two hours.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver counted in ratio admitted to not knowing she was responsible for a particular child in care. This caregiver conducted transportation and did not know this child was in the transportation vehicle. This resulted in the child being unaccounted for and left alone and unsupervised in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5625(d)(2) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - Driver or designated employee conduct walk-through and visual check of vehicle
High Verbatim from the agency record
During a DFPS investigation, after reviewing video footage at the operation, a caregiver conducting transportation was seen exiting the transportation vehicle and not conducting a physical walk-through. This resulted in a child in care being left alone and unattended in a transportation vehicle for two hours.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
December 2, 2025 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks in the last two years. The last gas leak test was completed on 8/19/2023.
Corrected: December 12, 2025
December 2, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two infants did not have updated written feeding instructions.
Corrected: December 5, 2025
December 12, 2024 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Six infants were in care with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to other infant room.
Corrected: December 12, 2024
August 9, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
High Verbatim from the agency record
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
August 9, 2024 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 determined that a caregiver left three children alone in a van for approximately 10 minutes when she exited the vehicle to pick up additional children at a school. The van remained on when the caregiver left the children unattended.
Corrected: September 17, 2024
May 8, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
During inspection, a caregiver was observed to be supervising children without cleared background checks, to include pending fingerprints and pending national sex offender registry checks. Caregiver was allowed to be present before receiving notification from the criminal background check unit that the caregiver was eligible. This was corrected when this caregiver was removed from the operation. Caregiver's fingerprinting appointmnet was scheduled for 5/9/2024 during inspection.
Corrected: May 8, 2024
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions
Low Verbatim from the agency record
A policy on breastfeeding was missing.
Corrected: February 16, 2024
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
An infant did not have feeding instructions on file.
Corrected: February 16, 2024
February 13, 2024 Standard § 746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Five employee files were missing date of employment.
Corrected: February 16, 2024
August 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been inspected for gas leaks.
Corrected: September 20, 2023
August 8, 2023 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been inspected by the health department.
Corrected: September 20, 2023
August 8, 2023 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation has not been inspected by the fire department.
Corrected: January 31, 2024
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.
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