YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy
315 W SCHUSTER AVE, El Paso, TX 79902 · El Paso County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 142
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Amanda Vasquez
- Phone
- (915) 747-6000
- Regulated since
- Dec 28, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1095932 · number 1501668- 5531
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 17, 2026 Inspection
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The operation has not validated the background check people list since 5/5/25. This was corrected at inspection after CCR inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation in CLASS database.
HHSC 745.651(2)(A) — Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-11-17.
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Staff background & training
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Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current shaken baby/SIDS training. The last training certificate of completion has a date of 4/13/23.
HHSC 746.1309(d) — Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-11. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Other
The admission information form for 3 children did not address information related to any possible special care needs. The section was left unanswered.
HHSC 746.605(12) — Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
One employee was missing the child care center personnel information record form 2947.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Records & paperwork
Three employee files did not have a pre employment affidavit for applicants for employment form 2912.
HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-02-05. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 4, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 2024 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A caregiver was observed using a phone while caring for children. The phone was being used for personal purposes.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-12-04.
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Other
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Nov 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
An 8 month old infant not yet on table food was missing updated infant feeding instructions. The last updated instructions signed by the parent were dated 2/1/24.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-15. Correction verified 2024-03-07.
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Food & allergies
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Mar 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of March of 2022. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was conducted to make up for it. During the drill, children were able to exit the building within 3 minutes.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-05-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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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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- Send to
- HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions
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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.