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Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center

649 HORIZON BLVD, Socorro, TX 79927-4402

Operation number:
1678014
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
El Paso
Capacity:
117
License effective:
February 5, 2019
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9152754700
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 27 available inspections for Baby Caterpillars Childcare Center from January 5, 2022 through May 20, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 10, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
27

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
8

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

27 total inspections vs 8 local median in 79927

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.37
Local median
0.23

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
19%
Local median
13%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
19%
Local median
18%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation did not have proof of a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
September 30, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 10, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Official code
746.801(11)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One child's file was missing a health statement.
Correction deadline
July 4, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was an opening in the corner of the playground area where a child could fit and be exposed to hazards.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 11, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff were missing the required hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director was missing 18 hours of annual training.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(6)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The transportation vehicle did not have a first aid kit.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
Official code
746.5617(a)(6)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The play yards in the infant room did not have labels either with the infant's name or an alternative method of labeling that could be used as an infant assignment map.
Correction deadline
November 15, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2411(2)(I) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Official code
746.2411(2)(I)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was a broken children's plastic chair in the outdoor play area. This chair had missing plastic in the sitting as well as backrest area. The chair had sharp exposed edges. This was corrected at inspection when the broken chair was removed.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.4601(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Official code
746.4601(7)
View official report
Medium concern: Environmental health
Report finding
There was no soap or paper towels in the boys bathroom. This was corrected at inspection when the director suppled paper towels and soap in the bathroom.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4405 - Location of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.4405
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation had an expired fire inspection.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)