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Kingdom Kids

6230 Dyer St, El Paso, TX 79904 · El Paso County
Accepts child care subsidies

Kingdom Kids is a licensed child care center in El Paso, TX, licensed for up to 51 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 17 times and investigated 5 reports. Inspectors recorded 42 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 42). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #235 of 238 centers in El Paso and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 4%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#235 of 238 centers in El Paso
8High risk
15Medium High risk
17Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
42 citations from 17 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundApr 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 21, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 12, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 5, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundNov 17, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 29, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 15, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Training & qualifications9
Other standards5
Sleep safety4
Records & paperwork4
Staff ratios3
Transportation2
Caregiver conduct2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
In the afterschool class, cots were numbered with no matching list that showed which child was napping on wich cot. This was corrected during inspection when caregiver created a list matching each numbered cot to a child by name.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Operation completed but did not have documentation showing a fire drill was done in December 2025. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver documented a on an emergency practices form showing a fired drill was completed 12/18/2025.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance §746.203(2)
Operation does not have current liability insurance policy availabel for review. Insurance expired 05/09/2025.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2026
MediumJan 6, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass §746.4003(a)(7)
Operation does not have a working thermometer available during inspection. Thermometer needs batteries.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighApr 24, 2025InspectionTransportation
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies §746.5619
Operation does not have transportation emergency plan available for review.
Correction verified May 6, 2025
MediumApr 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification §746.801(18)
Operation did not have documentation available for review showing the consumer product safety commission website was checked since February 2024. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver reviewed the website and completed form 2885, dating it 4/24/25.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 21, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 Report with a run date of 01/17/2025 indicates that the operation did not report the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by the required date of 1/15/2025.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
Medium HighSep 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System Tested §746.5315
Operation has an electronic smoke alarm system that has not been inspected since 07/17/2023. A new fire inspection was due 07/17/24.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
MediumSep 12, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
In review of records, three staff members do not have proof of training in Poison Prevention/Hazardous Material, food allergy or administering medication.
Correction verified Oct 9, 2024
Medium HighSep 12, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
Operation does not have a current fire inspection. Last inspection completed on 07/17/23.
Correction verified Sep 26, 2024
HighJan 31, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
Transportation vehicle (Cadillac SUV) did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation did not have a form showing they have reviewed the consumer product recall website available for review.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Two cribs in the infant room were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled each crib.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
The director does not have current transportation training available for review. Certificate available is dated 11/2022.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2024
MediumJan 31, 2024InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
In the infant room, two cubbies were not labeled with the infant names. This was corrected at inspection when caregiver labeled each cubby with the infant's name.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
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.
Correction verified Jan 18, 2024
HighNov 17, 2023InspectionCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
While conducting interviews two people overheard a caregiver yelling at a child.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
HighSep 22, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
While conducting interviews two people overheard a caregiver yelling at a child.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2023
Medium HighJul 21, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, the investigator observed some live and dead roaches. A photo of a dead roach was obtained.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJul 21, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily §746.2207(c)(3)
During a DFPS investigation visit to the operation, some children were observed watching YouTube without the caregiver monitoring the screen time.
Correction verified Aug 25, 2023
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
While the operation had multiple first aid kits in different rooms/areas, none of them were complete. There was a combination of missing items among the various first aid kits to include missing thermometers, adhesive tape, scissors and band aids.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area - Crib Placement §746.2403(4)
In the infant room, the cribs were positioned in a way that allowed for the children to reach into the crib of another. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver repositioned the cribs so the children could not reach and touch each other.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Two children were laying on cots not assigned to them. This was corrected at inspection when the caretaker repositioned the children, placing them on their assigned cots.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups §746.2505(4)(C)
A toddler was observed walking around while holding and drinking from a training/sippy cup.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
In the infant room, two children's botlles were not labeled.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
In the infant room, one infant who is not yet ready for table food, did not have any written feeding instructions available for review.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
HighJul 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has a fire inspection that expired on 03/15/2023.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation did not have fire drills posted or available for review. CCR was not able to verify when the most recent fire drill was conducted.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
All of the caregiver's records that were reviewed were missing the required 24 hours of annual training. Director stated the staff had not yet completed the required training.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2024
MediumJul 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Ten children's records were reviewed. Six of the ten children's records were incomplete; there was a combination of Health statements, admission dates and emergency care authorizations missing among these six records.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighJul 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired §746.4751(c)
There are two metal shelves that were not anchored to the wall or the ground in the outdoor play area for after-school aged children. These metal structures were not being utilized for storage but were empty. These metal structures could tip over if climbed on, posing a risk of harm to children in care.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2023
Medium HighNov 7, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and the one provider did not complete the transportation training by the initial compliance date of 10/31/22. A new compliance date of 11/21/22 was given to the operation to comply.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2022
HighOct 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use Zone §746.4601(8)
The operation will need to remove a climbing structure that has been installed over asphalt. ----------------------- A used washer and dryer will need to be removed from the outdoor play area.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighOct 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director and a provider will need to complete a transportation training.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
HighOct 10, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
There were two providers that were present and who were caring for children that did not have a completed background check.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2022
Medium HighOct 10, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Two providers have expired CPR/First Aid training.
Correction verified Nov 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation's gas inspection has expired as of 7/23/21.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2022
HighJan 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Licensed Operations Required Fees §745.509
The operation has not paid the required annual fee.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
MediumJan 12, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Background Check Validation – Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list §745.651(2)(A)
The operation has not validated the employee list since 2/4/21. The validation of employees at the operation must be completed every 3 months.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
MediumJan 12, 2022InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The operation has not updated their liability insurance policy information via the daycare's online account.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2022
HighJan 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation does not have the emergency authorization information for children being transported in the daycare's transportation vehicle.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022
Medium HighJan 12, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
The operation's fire extinguishers have expired service tags. The service tags expired on 1/2022.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity51 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 10, 2020
DirectorShirlon Johnson
Phone9156265038
State operation #1692567

Common questions

Does Kingdom Kids take infants?

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

What are Kingdom Kids’s hours?

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

Does Kingdom Kids accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Kingdom Kids cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kingdom Kids 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 Kingdom Kids had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 31, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kingdom Kids compare with other daycares in El Paso?

It is #235 of 238 centers in El Paso by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kingdom Kids last inspected?

Aug 31, 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 1692567 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.