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Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center

13791 HORIZON BLVD STE B-1, Horizon City, TX 79928-5802

Operation number:
1720285
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:
98
License effective:
June 10, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9158673870
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 17 available inspections for Willow Tree Child Care and Learning Center from November 23, 2021 through April 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 4, 2025 and involved supervision.

Four later inspections, from October 6, 2025 through April 16, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

5 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
8

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
6

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 10 local median in 79928

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.45

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
20%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.29

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: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care was left unsupervised outside in the back of the daycare building near the detached playground for approximately three minutes. The caregiver responsible for the child, did not properly account for all of the children exiting the building before entering the playground. This led to the child being left behind and placed at risk of harm.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children responsible for
Official code
746.1205(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver did not wash a child's hands after a diaper change.
Correction deadline
May 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 29, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Toddlers were observed sitting in high chairs equipped with safety straps and the children were not strapped in.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A toy plastic kitchenette outside had an exposed sharp jagged edge. A photo was taken. This was corrected at inspection when the kitchenette was thrown away.
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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An emeregency preparedness plan was not included in the day care's operational policies.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(24) - Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans
Official code
746.501(a)(24)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Three employee files did not have dates of employment.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(1) - Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment
Official code
746.901(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Center director's Pediatric CPR/First-Aid certification was expired. An appointment was made during inspection for recertification.
Correction deadline
December 3, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Water was not served to the pre-k class during lunch.
Correction deadline
November 23, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 1, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3301(f) - Nutrition and Food Service - Drinking Water Available and Served
Official code
746.3301(f)