🏆 Ranked #96 in El Paso / Socorro · 6.2 / 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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Playing and Learning Day Care and Learning Center is a child-care provider at 5903 Gateway Blvd W in El Paso, TX, serving infants through Pre-K with extended operating hours (6 AM–8:30 PM) and Saturday availability. The center employs a play-based learning approach, provides snacks and round-trip transportation, accepts state subsidies and vouchers (CSS, TWC, Choices), and emphasizes a secure environment with dedicated staff. However, the center carries 2 high-severity deficiencies on its HHSC record, warranting review of the latest inspection report before enrollment.
Safety6.0
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 center approach emphasizing a safe environment full of happiness and play while supporting educational potential; focuses on nurturing development through educationally enriching activities.
Programs & activities: Homework assistance, educationally enriching activities, learning-focused programming across all age groups. Round-trip transportation offered to families.
What sets it apart: Secure code-accessible door with continuous monitoring by director. Open Saturdays. Accepts CSS, TWC, and Choices vouchers. Staff characterized as dedicated caregivers and teachers. Core values emphasize respect, self-esteem, responsibility, generosity, and order.
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