Recorded violations per inspection
- This provider
- 2.33
- Local median
- 0.41
Allegro Childrens Center
4019 MONTANA AVE, El Paso, TX 79903-4509
- Operation number:
- 512717
- 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:
- 60
- License effective:
- February 16, 1996
- Hours:
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Days:
- Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Phone:
- 9155644488
- Email:
- peggiparga@hotmail.com
- Website:
- Not listed
Inspection snapshot
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Summary
This summary covers 12 available inspections for Allegro Childrens Center from February 17, 2022 through November 12, 2025.
Six inspections recorded violations, with 28 recorded violations in total.
The most recent higher-concern violation was on November 12, 2025 and involved equipment or readiness.
That higher-concern topic showed up in three inspections.
The available reports do not include a later inspection with no recorded violations after that violation.
At a glance
- Total inspections
- 12
- Recorded violations
- 28
- Higher-concern violations
- 23
- Repeated topics
- 2
1 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
2 in last 12 months
Last 36 months
Local comparison
12 total inspections vs 7 local median in 79903
Compared to 8 local facilities
Inspections with higher-concern violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 21%
Inspections with recorded violations
- This provider
- 50%
- Local median
- 24%
Repeated topics
- This provider
- 2
- Local average
- 0.5
Repeated topics
Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.
Transportation
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 4 recorded violations.
December 12, 2024November 12, 2025Equipment or readiness
Appeared across 2 inspections, with 2 recorded violations.
January 12, 2024November 12, 2025Inspection history
Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- A carbon monoxide detection system could not be located during inspection. This was corrected when a battery operated carbon monoxide detector was found in the office. New batteries were installed and a notation on Fire Safey Practices Form 7263 was added for monthly checking and servicing of carbon monoxide system.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed
- Official code
- 746.5533
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- A fully equipped first aid kit was not available at the operation during inspection. The first aid kit was missing a thermometer, scissors, and antiseptic wipes or solution.
- Correction deadline
- November 19, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated November 14, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4001 - First Aid Kit - Available in Each Building, on Field Trips, during Transportation
- Official code
- 746.4001
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Supervision
- Report finding
- During DFPS investigation it was determined a caregiver(s) counted in ratio were on their personal cell phones while caring for children.
- Correction deadline
- June 27, 2025
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated July 2, 2025
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
- Official code
- 746.1203(3)(D)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to operation was missing a first aid kit.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
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: Transportation
- Report finding
- Vehicle used to transport children from school to operation did not have information about the operation either in the glove compartment, in the passenger compartment or on the outside of the vehicle.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(3) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Information About Facility
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(3)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Vehicle used to transport children in care from school to the operation was missing a fire extinguisher.
- Correction deadline
- December 20, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated December 16, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(5)
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- Annual fire inspection has not been completed. Last fire inspection was conducted September 2022.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 30, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- Director's CPR training expired in November 2023.
- Correction deadline
- February 9, 2024
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated January 29, 2024
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
- Official code
- 746.1301(a)(4)(A)
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
No recorded violations in this report
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- Six windows on minibus used for children transportation do not open. The minibus child alarm system is not in operation.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
- Official code
- 746.5603(c)
Higher concern: Transportation
- Report finding
- The minibus used for transportation contained a fire extinguisher with an expired service tag dated March 2022. This poses a hazard to children because if a fire was to start on the minivan it could not be extinguished.
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 28, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- 746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
- Official code
- 746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- During evaluation of records, three caregiver files were missing eight hours of pre-service training and the notarized affidavit.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
- Official code
- 746.1301(2)(A)
Low concern: Health or food records
- Report finding
- During review of records, a pre-school child was missing a written statement from a health-care professional indicating the child is able to take part in the child-care program.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Low
- Report section
- 746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
- Official code
- 746.611(a)(1)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
- Report finding
- Operation did not have files available for review for an 11-month-old infant and a 12-month-old infant.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
- Official code
- 746.603(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation was missing four required lock-down drills for 2022.
- Correction deadline
- February 13, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year
- Official code
- 746.5205(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation was missing monthly fire drills for December 2022 and January 2023. Corrected during the inspection a monthly fire drill was observed and documented.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
- Official code
- 746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor play area had two pogo sticks, stilts and a shopping cart that can cause injury to children in care. Corrected during the inspection, the pogo sticks, stilts and shopping cart were removed from the outdoor play area and placed in an area out of the reach of children. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(5) - Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe
- Official code
- 746.3701(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The operation has a structure with a slide in the toddler room. The slide was observed cracked with clear tape however slide should not be used because the taped area is a weak spot. The legs of the structure were loos and not screwed in. Corrected during inspection. Entire structure was removed from the toddler room and placed in a storage close out of reach of children. Photos were taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- 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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor playground structure bridge was cracked. The crack on the bridge has an exposed sharp edge that could be hazardous to children. Photos were taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
- Report finding
- The operation had a urinal in the boy's bathroom that was not operational and in need of repair. Person in charge stated the urinal has not been operational for the past six months. Photo taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
- Official code
- 746.3407
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- The outdoor playground area has aluminum siding that is rusted with sharp edges. There is a hazard of children cutting themselves on the sharp edges. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
- Official code
- 746.3701
Medium concern: Staff training
- Report finding
- The minibus used for transporting children contained an incomplete first aid kit. The kit contained expired multi-sized adhesive bandages. The kit contained loose disposable gloves deeming them unsterilized.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
- Official code
- 746.4003(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
- Report finding
- During walk through of the toddler room, a 55-inch television was not properly anchored/secured. The person in charge of the operation removed the television from the toddler room and placed it in a storage area that was out of children's reach.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.3701(9) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
- Official code
- 746.3701(9)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
- Report finding
- During walk through of operation Inspectors observed an 11-month-old and 12- month-old children in the toddler room because there was no infant room set up. The 11-month-old infant is non walking and did not have a crib. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
- Official code
- 746.2405(2)
Higher concern: Incident records
- Report finding
- Operation failed to notify Licensing that they added infant care services. Person in charge stated they have been providing infant care since November 2022.
- Correction deadline
- February 14, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 17, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
- Official code
- 746.301(5)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
- Report finding
- The outdoor playground has a loose sand fill surface less than six inches. Photos taken and uploaded to operation's digital storage.
- Correction deadline
- February 28, 2023
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated March 10, 2023
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium High
- Report section
- 746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
- Official code
- 746.4907(a)(1)
No recorded violations in this report
Medium concern: Administrative posting
- Report finding
- During inspection there were two classrooms that did not have daily schedules posted.
- Correction deadline
- February 21, 2022
- Correction status
- Correction evaluated February 25, 2022
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
- Official code
- 746.401(5)
Higher concern: Other violations
- Report finding
- The annual fees were due 2/16/22 and had not been paid. The director paid the amount due at time of inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- High
- Report section
- HRC42.054 - Required Fees
- Official code
- HRC42.054
Medium concern: Background screening
- Report finding
- Upon review of people list there were two individuals who have no longer been working at the center and had not been inactivated within 7 days of leaving the center. This was corrected when the director inactivated the individuals in the CCR account during the inspection.
- Correction status
- Completed at time of inspection
More details
- Official Texas risk level
- Medium
- Report section
- 745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
- Official code
- 745.651(1)