Cradles and Crayons
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
37 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
April 2, 2026
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Cradles and Crayons
- License number
- 1672836
- Location
- 11660 MONTWOOD DR STE O, El Paso, TX 79936
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 0.0/100
- Inspection record
- 37 inspections, last inspected April 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
123
Total Violations
Apr 2, 2026
Last Inspection
108
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (123)
The gas inspection was conducted on 1/16/24. The inspection got expired on 1/16/26. A gas inspection is required every two years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
One caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit available to be reviewed on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
The gas inspection was conducted on 1/16/24. The inspection got expired on 1/16/26. A gas inspection is required every two years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
Two caregivers did not have the required transportation training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
Two caregivers did not have the required transportation training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
One caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit available to be reviewed on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
The gas inspection was conducted on 1/16/24. The inspection got expired on 1/16/26. A gas inspection is required every two years.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-24
Six caregivers did not have the required abuse and neglect training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
Two caregivers did not have the required transportation training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
One caregiver did not have the notarized affidavit available to be reviewed on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-03-20
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
Employees did not wash their hands after diapering.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-12-11
The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-01
The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-01
The fire inspection has expired; the last inspection was conducted on 3/20/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-06-01
One child was missing a copy of the immunizations in his file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20
A recent gas inspection was not available to be reviewed. The last inspection on file was conducted on 12/17/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
A recent gas inspection was not available to be reviewed. The last inspection on file was conducted on 12/17/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
One child was missing a copy of the immunizations in his file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20
One child was missing a copy of the immunizations in his file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-31
Two children were missing a copy of the health statement in their file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-20
A recent gas inspection was not available to be reviewed. The last inspection on file was conducted on 12/17/2021.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-05-17
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2023 Report with a run date of 01/16/2023 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2023 by the required date of 1/15/2024.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-01-19
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Three bottles were washed at the hand washing sink in the infant room.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Food in refrigerator was stored uncovered.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
The infant caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes of two infants.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Three infants were observed watching a movie with school aged children in the same room.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Fifteen children were placed in one area doing the same activity with the youngest child being 9 months and the oldest being 10 years old.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Cleaning supplies were accessible to children in care in the main classroom. Multi-purpose spray cleaner was placed on 3ft shelf.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
Food stored in refrigerator was observed to be passed the expiration date.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-16
The child safety alarms in two of the vans are not in working conditions. The alarms were tested three times and the alarms were not fully working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
The fire extinguisher in one of the van was expired. The fire extinguisher tag expired on October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
The child safety alarms in two of the vans are not in working conditions. The alarms were tested three times and the alarms were not fully working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
The fire extinguisher in one of the van was expired. The fire extinguisher tag expired on October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
The fire extinguisher in one of the van was expired. The fire extinguisher tag expired on October 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-02
The child safety alarms in two of the vans are not in working conditions. The alarms were tested three times and the alarms were not fully working.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-12
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Inspector observed a thirteen-month-old and a fifteen-month-old infant sleeping in stationary swings at 11:58am. Infant caregiver confirmed, infants fell asleep approximately around 10:59am. Infants did not have a medical need for sleeping in the swings. Corrected during the inspection, both infants were placed in their individual cribs. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
A ten-month-old infant was observed sleeping on bouncy with a blanket inside a crib. Corrected during inspection infant caregiver removed the blanket and bouncy from the crib. Infant did not have a medical need to sleep in a bouncy inside the crib. Photos were taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-10
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
Infant monthly feeding instructions had not been updated since infant's enrollment November 2022.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
Sign-in log was not available for parents to sign-in children during early morning drop off at the center.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-06
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One caregiver in care of children did not have pediatric first aid training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One caregiver in care of Children did not have pediatric CPR training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing a medical health statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One of operation's director's file was not available during the inspection.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Four 12-month-old infants' cots were not labeled.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
One child's file was missing authorization signature for emergency medical care.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
Two caregivers who take care of children under 24 months were missing SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-18
During the observation of the day care video, it was observed that a teacher early in the morning was using her cell phone to plan activities for the children and she was also caring for a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
During the observation of the day care video, it was observed that a teacher early in the morning was using her cell phone to plan activities for the children and she was also caring for a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
During the observation of the day care video, it was observed that a teacher early in the morning was using her cell phone to plan activities for the children and she was also caring for a child.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-10-17
Five children did not have a copy of their health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Five employees did not have a current first aid and CPR training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
Two children did not have the admission date on their admission form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Five employees did not have a current first aid and CPR training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
An employee did not have a copy of their photo ID on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Two children did not have the admission date on their admission form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 1/24/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
An employee did not have a copy of their photo ID on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Five employees did not have a current first aid and CPR training on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
An employee did not have a copy of their high diploma on file to be reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Five children did not have a copy of their health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Two employees did not have documentation of having a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
An employee did not have a copy of their photo ID on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Two employees did not have documentation of having a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 1/24/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
An employee did not have a copy of their high diploma on file to be reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
An employee did not have a copy of their high diploma on file to be reviewed.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
Five children did not have a copy of their health statement on file.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-30
Two employees did not have documentation of having a current transportation training.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
The operation did not have a current gas inspection. The last inspection was conducted on 1/24/2020.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-09
Two children did not have the admission date on their admission form.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-02
A caregiver's file was not available during the inspection. File was available at a different operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
A caregiver's file was not available during the inspection. File was available at a different operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
A monthly fire drill was missing for June, July, August, and September. Corrected during inspection, a fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A monthly fire drill was missing for June, July, August, and September. Corrected during inspection, a fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
A caregiver's file was not available during the inspection. File was available at a different operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-10-19
A monthly fire drill was missing for June, July, August, and September. Corrected during inspection, a fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center. The last inspection was done on 8/16/2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center. The last inspection was done on 8/16/2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
The center did not have a current fire inspection at the center. The last inspection was done on 8/16/2019.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-11-05
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cradles and Crayons's safety grade?
Cradles and Crayons has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 0.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Cradles and Crayons have?
Cradles and Crayons has 123 total violations on record, including 72 critical, 51 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Cradles and Crayons last inspected?
Cradles and Crayons was last inspected on April 2, 2026.