Odessa Y Learning Center
1111 PAGEWOOD AVE, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 170
- Ages
- Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Sandy Canava
- Phone
- (432) 456-1341
- Regulated since
- Sep 14, 2022
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1384834 · number 1725855
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 8 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2021 | 16 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (3), Other (7) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 19, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Staff background & training
An employee that transports children did not have the required 2 hours of transportation safety training exclusive of any requirements for orientation, pre service and annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Other Serious
Parent of a child on board the bus that side swept a truck while picking up other after school children was not notified immediately of the incident. Parent was notified the following day.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-20.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 20, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Health inspection expired on 11/7
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-11-29. Correction verified 2024-11-21.
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Other
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Nov 18, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 23, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 21, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 10, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 18, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on interviews it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-13. Correction verified 2024-05-21.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Apr 9, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios
Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(2) — AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-15. Correction verified 2024-04-30.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 21, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 2, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
When a child soils themselves, they are sent to the nurse's office to wait for their parent to pick them up or to change them.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Operation does not have any diaper changing stations.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-07. Correction verified 2023-11-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Aug 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
There was not fire drill documentation for the month of May. This was corrected at inspection when operation conducted a fire drill during this inspection. Drill was documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-06-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Mar 24, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 18, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 11, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 11, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 8, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 23, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 25, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing personnel records, one staff's file did not have a Licensing Affidavit.
HHSC 746.1105(3) — Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
HHSC risk weight: Low. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Staff background & training
Upon reviewing personnel records, there was no documentation to verify that one staff is First Aid Certified.
HHSC 746.1301(3)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-06-01. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Other
I observed a tv on a rolling cart. TV was not anchored.
HHSC 746.3701(9) — Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-25. Correction verified 2022-06-02.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 25, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 4, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 3, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Supervision & ratios Serious
A child was left unsupervised outside by herself.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Safety & premises
Staff attempted one call to parent following a situation that placed their child at risk. Parent did not answer. Staff did not make any other attempts to parents' work number or emergency contact. Parent was notified almost 40 minutes later about the incident when parent arrived to pick up their child.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-15. Correction verified 2022-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There was no documentation for the months of December and January.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-02-10. Correction verified 2022-02-11.
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Other
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Jan 10, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Upon reviewing children's records, several children were missing information: Healthcare information, admission date, Emergency Care Authorization, Food Allergy Information, Operational Policies Information and Healthcare Provider Statement.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-02-01.
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Records & paperwork
Upon reviewing personnel records, director did not have a copy of her file/required information available.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-17. Correction verified 2022-01-10.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 7, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One employee who has a pending status was present.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Records & paperwork
Menu's were observed and were not dated.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Other
Some rooms had outlets that were uncovered.
HHSC 746.3701(2) — Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Other
A first aid kit that was in a classroom was in a drawer that was unlocked, therefore making it easily accessible to children and was within their reach.
HHSC 746.4001(5) — First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-07. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Other
Cots used by children to nap are not labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Other
There was no documentation of drills accessible for review.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Dec 7, 2021 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Illness & medication
Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
HHSC 746.305(a)(4) — Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-08. Correction verified 2021-12-15.
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Illness & medication
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Nov 23, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An employee who has direct access to children in care has an Ineligible status.
HHSC 745.635(2) — AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
3 staff who have direct access to children do not have background checks completed.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child was observed going from a water fountain that is near their classroom, back to the classroom. Another child was observed coming from a bathroom back to his classroom. Botth children were unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Records & paperwork
Menu's were observed. Menu substitutions were made and not documented..
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Records & paperwork
Menu's were observed and were not dated.
HHSC 746.3313(2) — Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
A weathered wooden structure was lying in the outdoor area where the children play. The structure has rusty nails. Also observed was a pile of cable that was also lying in the outdoor area where children play. I also observed a Lysol spray can disinfectant under an unlocked cabinet door in one of the classrooms.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Outlets in 3 rooms were observed uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when they were covered by staff.
HHSC 746.3701(2) — Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Cots used by children to nap are not labeled.
HHSC 746.4503(b) — Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Other
Drills are not being documented.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-23. Correction verified 2021-12-07.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 4, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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