YWCA Transmountain Early Learning Academy

9570 GATEWAY BLVD N, El Paso, TX 79924 · El Paso County

24cited violations

2serious

17inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 64
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Diana Yellock
Phone: (915) 831-5832
Regulated since: Mar 12, 2002
HHSC IDs: Operation 173646 · number 559768- 5531
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 2
Food & allergies 2
Staff background & training 6
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	10	0	Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2025	6	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (4)
2024	4	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Other (2)
2023	2	0	Food & allergies (2)
2022	2	2	Supervision & ratios (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 27, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 26, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Feb 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Operation has eight employees listed in the person's list in CLASS that need to be invalidated.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
- Staff background & training
  In review of a sample of records, three employees do not have proof of annual training in food allergy and hazardous material available for review. Two employees do not have proof of training in emergency preparedness available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a current consumer product services form 2885 available for review. Posted form 2885 expired in 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director checked the CPSC web site, completed a new form 2885 and posted it.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-26.
- Safety & premises
  Two classrooms did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers posted the plans in the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(a)(1) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 26, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Operation has eight employees listed in the person's list in CLASS that need to be invalidated.
  
  HHSC 745.651(1) — Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-01-27.
- Staff background & training
  In review of a sample of records, three employees do not have proof of annual training in food allergy and hazardous material available for review. Two employees do not have proof of training in emergency preparedness available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-23. Correction verified 2026-03-23.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a current consumer product services form 2885 available for review. Posted form 2885 expired in 2023. This was corrected at inspection when the director checked the CPSC web site, completed a new form 2885 and posted it.
  
  HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-26.
- Safety & premises
  Two classrooms did not have an emergency evacuation plan posted. This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers posted the plans in the classrooms.
  
  HHSC 746.5207(a)(1) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Floor Plan
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-01-26.
- Supervision & ratios
  Operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.801(8) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-02. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  In reviews of records, the director is missing 4 of the required 30 hours of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, how to address an allergic reaction and how to dispose of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
- Other
  The first aid kits in the two year old and Pre-K classrooms were missing tweezers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a set of tweezers in each first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-21.
- Other
  During walk through of the two year old classroom, the storage/cubbies for children's belongings were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  In reviews of records, the director is missing 4 of the required 30 hours of training in emergency preparedness, administering medication, how to address an allergic reaction and how to dispose of hazardous materials.
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-07. Correction verified 2025-03-04.
- Other
  The first aid kits in the two year old and Pre-K classrooms were missing tweezers. This was corrected at inspection when the director placed a set of tweezers in each first aid kit.
  
  HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-02-21.
- Other
  During walk through of the two year old classroom, the storage/cubbies for children's belongings were not labeled.
  
  HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-03-28.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  In two classrooms, a spray bottle of Betco hand sanitizer was being used to disinfect and sanitize tables used by children and cots used for napping. The solution was not being used according to the label as it does not substantially reduce germs on inanimate objects to levels considered safe by public health requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Other
  In the pre-toddler classroom, the cots being used by children for nap time were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the caretaker labeled the cots with the child's name and a numbering system that corresponded with a list posted on a cabinet.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-21.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 21, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  In two classrooms, a spray bottle of Betco hand sanitizer was being used to disinfect and sanitize tables used by children and cots used for napping. The solution was not being used according to the label as it does not substantially reduce germs on inanimate objects to levels considered safe by public health requirements.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(11) — Sanitize Tables Tops, Furniture and Similar Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-01.
- Other
  In the pre-toddler classroom, the cots being used by children for nap time were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the caretaker labeled the cots with the child's name and a numbering system that corresponded with a list posted on a cabinet.
  
  HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-21.
HHSC inspection history
May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Three infants not yet eating table food did not have updated feeding instructions signed by parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 11, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Food & allergies
  Three infants not yet eating table food did not have updated feeding instructions signed by parents.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-05-31. Correction verified 2023-05-25.
HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation's fire inspection has expired as of 4/21/22.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
HHSC inspection history
May 19, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation's fire inspection has expired as of 4/21/22.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-06-20. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for YWCA Transmountain Early Learning Academy, 9570 GATEWAY BLVD N, El Paso, TX 79924-6800 (operation ID 173646, operation number 559768- 5531), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

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