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Sun City Child Development Center

9135 Stahala Dr, El Paso, TX 79924 · El Paso County
Accepts child care subsidies

Sun City Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in El Paso, TX, licensed for up to 137 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 24). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #221 of 238 centers in El Paso and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
Tied for #221 of 238 centers in El Paso
4High risk
9Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 15 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 24, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 14, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 10, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Other standards3
Food & feeding2
Staff ratios2
Supervision1
Caregiver conduct1
Records & paperwork1

Citations, newest first

MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
In review of children's files, an infant and a toddler in care did not have a health care provider statement available for review.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
MediumMay 21, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
In the infant class, 3 infants did not have infant feeding schedules, signed by parent in the past thirty days.
Correction verified Jun 4, 2026
Medium HighJun 5, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
While inspecting vehicles used for transporting children, 4 vans have fire extinguishers purchased in 2/2023 with no proof of being serviced since 2/2023 available for review.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
MediumJun 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
In review of a sample of records for the health and safety audit, 3 employees do not have training in (1) Emergency preparedness. (2) Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations, (3) Administering medication. (4) Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction [Medium]; (5) Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic, (6) Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
In review of the director's records, proof of training in SIDS/Shaken Baby Syndrome was not available for review.
Correction verified Jul 10, 2025
Medium HighJun 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
In review of records, the director and 2 employees who transport children do not have proof of training in transportation safety available for review.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
HighJun 5, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
In observance of children being unloaded from a transportation van, the child safety alarm did not work to ensure the safety of children.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
HighFeb 13, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
A child was pulled by one arm during transition.
Correction verified Mar 4, 2025
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
Operation did not have a current product certification form signed and dated showing the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) web site was reviewed. This was corrected at inspection when the director reviewed the CPSC web site and completed form 2885.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
Operation did not have documentation showing a fire drill was completed in Spetember 2024. This was corrected at inspection when operation completed a fired drill, exiting the building in under 3 minutes.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionOther standards
Storage for Individual Belongings §746.4505
In the pre-toddler class, cubbies used for children's belongings were not labeled.
Correction verified Oct 15, 2024
Medium HighOct 1, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A child, known to have a food allergy, did not have a food allergy & anaphylaxis emergency plan signed by a physician and parent on file.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2024
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
Children's records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 8, 2024
MediumOct 1, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2024
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
One caregiver who provides transportation does not have transportion training available for review.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2023
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year §746.5205(3)
Operation has not documented a lock down drill since January 2023. The corrected at inspection after one lock down drill was practiced during inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighNov 13, 2023InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Communication Procedures §746.5202(2)
Operation does not have an emergency preparedness plan available for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2023
MediumNov 13, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
In checking records for the health and safety audit, three caregiver's files did not contain training on hazardous material.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2023
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Five children's did not have health statements.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two children's files did not have immunizations.
Correction verified Dec 28, 2022
MediumDec 12, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records §746.801(3)
Personnel records were not being properly maintained at the operation.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2023
HighJan 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A provider that is caring for children has not had the initial background check submitted. This check is required to ensure that chilidren in care are not exposed to any potential endangering person(s).
Correction verified Jan 31, 2022
HighJan 13, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Licensed Operations Required Fees §745.509
The annual fees have not been paid as of 1/7/2022.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 13, 2022InspectionOther standards
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection §746.5401
The operation's gas inspection has expired as of 8/11/21.
Correction verified Jan 26, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity137 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours05:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 11, 2020
DirectorAnnie Payton
Phone9152719004
State operation #1696521

Common questions

Does Sun City Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Sun City Child Development Center’s hours?

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

Does Sun City Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Sun City Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Sun City Child Development Center 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 Sun City Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 5, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Sun City Child Development Center compare with other daycares in El Paso?

It is tied for #221 of 238 centers in El Paso by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Sun City Child Development Center last inspected?

Aug 25, 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 1696521 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.