Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
17 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
February 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
- Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center
- License number
- 875059
- Location
- 5903 GATEWAY BLVD W STE B, El Paso, TX 79925
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 51.3/100
- Inspection record
- 17 inspections, last inspected February 2, 2026
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
27
Total Violations
Feb 2, 2026
Last Inspection
74
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (27)
Two caregiver files are missing the pre-employment affidavit for applicants for employment, form 2912.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-16
Two caregiver files are missing the pre-employment affidavit for applicants for employment, form 2912.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-16
Two caregiver files are missing the pre-employment affidavit for applicants for employment, form 2912.
Resolution: Corrected: 2026-02-16
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The last training available for review expired on 11/19/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The last training available for review expired on 11/19/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. The last training available for review expired on 11/19/24.
Resolution: Corrected: 2025-05-06
During a DFPS Investigation, the operation did not have sign-in/sign-out logs available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During a DFPS Investigation, the operation did not have sign-in/sign-out logs available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During a DFPS Investigation, the operation did not have sign-in/sign-out logs available for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-12-28
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-05-10
During the DFPS investigation, the parent stated he/she was not provided with an incident report regarding the Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation incident.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes leaving the child at risk. This investigation disposition was Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes. The caregiver responsible for this child was not within physical proximity of the child and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child. During this same investigation, it was also determined that another child was unattended in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes. The caregiver responsible for this child was not within physical proximity of the child and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child. During this same investigation, it was also determined that another child was unattended in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes leaving the child at risk. This investigation disposition was Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During the DFPS investigation, the parent stated he/she was not provided with an incident report regarding the Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation incident.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During the DFPS investigation, the parent stated he/she was not provided with an incident report regarding the Abuse/Neglect/Exploitation incident.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes leaving the child at risk. This investigation disposition was Reason To Believe for Neglectful Supervision.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During a DFPS investigation it was found that a child was left unsupervised in the outdoor play area/patio for at least 10 minutes. The caregiver responsible for this child was not within physical proximity of the child and did not have auditory or visual awareness of the child. During this same investigation, it was also determined that another child was unattended in the lobby area.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-21
During inspection, while observing unloading procedures, a caregiver was observed unloading a total of seven children when the vehicle only had five available seats with individual safety belts. Therefore, the two extra children were sharing safety belts. This was corrected at inspection after the caregiver unloaded the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-13
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
During inspection, while observing unloading procedures, a caregiver was observed unloading a total of seven children when the vehicle only had five available seats with individual safety belts. Therefore, the two extra children were sharing safety belts. This was corrected at inspection after the caregiver unloaded the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-13
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
During inspection, in the outdoor play area, the sand surfacing below a playground structure used by school age children is not maintained to the required minimum of six inches. The play structure's highest designated play surface is approximately 4.5 feet. Sand surfacing material was measured at approximately 2.5 inches in depth. Photos taken.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27
During inspection, while observing unloading procedures, a caregiver was observed unloading a total of seven children when the vehicle only had five available seats with individual safety belts. Therefore, the two extra children were sharing safety belts. This was corrected at inspection after the caregiver unloaded the children.
Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-13
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center's safety grade?
Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 51.3 out of 100.
How many violations does Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center have?
Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center has 27 total violations on record, including 21 critical, 6 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center last inspected?
Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center was last inspected on February 2, 2026.