Y Early Learning Center

835 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78211 · Bexar County

11cited violations

5serious

17inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 152
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Maricela Cardenas
Phone: (210) 798-0270
Regulated since: Jul 21, 1988
HHSC IDs: Operation 104739 · number 235855
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 3
Supervision & ratios 1
Safety & premises 1
Staff background & training 2
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2025	3	2	Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1)
2024	2	0	Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1)
2023	1	0	Staff background & training (1)
2022	3	2	Illness & medication (1), Other (2)
2021	2	1	Illness & medication (1), Other (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 18, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
May 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  Out of 4 caregiver files reviewed, 2 caregivers had completed CPR training online without the hands on practice.
  
  HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-03.
- Safety & premises
  Documentation for fire drills was not available for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-14.
- Illness & medication Serious
  2 children's files did not have current immunizations records.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 8, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 28, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not specify in their operational policies which criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a health risk to children and prohibits or limits outdoor play.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(F) — Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-08-30. Correction verified 2024-08-03.
HHSC inspection history
May 14, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  Two school age children did not have signed permission for children to walk to or from school.
  
  HHSC 746.605(15) — Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-21. Correction verified 2024-05-24.
HHSC inspection history
May 17, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  Four caregiver did not have current training in the following topics: 1) Administering medication 2)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials
  
  HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-17. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jan 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  The infant class did not have updated infant feeding instrcutions on file.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-10. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
- Other Serious
  The loose-fill in both the pre-k and toddler playground measures below 6 inches in depth.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-17.
- Illness & medication Serious
  6 children are missing up to date immunization records on file.
  
  HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-07-08. Correction verified 2022-07-12.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  Upon reviewing the daily sign-in and out sheet, children were not being signed out for the preschool classroom on 12/8/2021 and 12/10/2021. Only three children were signed out on 12/9/2021 out of the 8 children in care.
  
  HHSC 746.631(a) — Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
- Illness & medication
  Upon reviewing the incident report form filled out for this investigation, the form was not signed by the parents within 48 hours of the incident.
  
  HHSC 746.707 — Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-21. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 12, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 17, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

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 Y Early Learning Center, 835 W SOUTHCROSS BLVD, San Antonio, TX 78211-2744 (operation ID 104739, operation number 235855), 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.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.