🏆 Ranked #110 in El Paso / Socorro · 6.1 / 10 overall
Awards Earned
Best Infant Care
Earned the highest infant care score in El Paso / Socorro. This dimension focuses on caregiver ratios, responsiveness, feeding and sleep routines, and parent feedback specific to infant rooms.
Full Ranking Detail
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Canguritos Daycare is a licensed center-based provider at 8374 Alameda Ave Ste FG in El Paso, Texas, serving infants through Pre-K children with full-day hours from 5:30 AM to 7:00 PM. The center uses a play-based learning approach emphasizing self-confidence, collaboration, and independent thinking, with activities spanning arts, music, outdoor play, and sensory exploration. With a small licensed capacity of 48, five dedicated caregivers boasting 25 years of combined experience, and a 1:4–8 student-to-teacher ratio, Canguritos maintains high classroom attention; it also accepts child-care subsidies and provides breakfast, lunch, early dinner, and snacks daily. Three high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC inspection record warrant review before enrollment.
Safety5.0
Curriculum7.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care7.0
Kindergarten readiness7.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management6.0
Culture6.0
Extracurriculars6.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Play-based learning approach focused on building self-confidence, fostering collaboration, and encouraging independent thinking and exploration. Creates a family-oriented, welcoming environment where children feel loved, safe, and happy.
What sets it apart: 5 dedicated caregivers with 25+ years combined experience; 1:4-8 student-to-teacher ratio; hours 5:30 AM-7:00 PM Mon-Fri; breakfast, lunch, early dinner, and snacks provided daily; 98% parent satisfaction; 42 enrolled learners.
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