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Odessa Y Learning Center

1111 Pagewood Ave, Odessa, TX 79761 · Ector County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Odessa Y Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Odessa, TX, licensed for up to 170 children and serving preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 30 times and investigated 14 reports. Inspectors recorded 32 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (6 of 32). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 3% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #37 of 44 centers in Odessa and better than 31% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 31%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#37 of 44 centers in Odessa
7High risk
13Medium High risk
11Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
32 citations from 30 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 19, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 21, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 10, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 9, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 12, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 21, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 24, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 11, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 18, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 25, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 25, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 4, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJan 10, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 7, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundDec 7, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety6
Health & medication5
Records & paperwork5
Other standards4
Training & qualifications4
Staff ratios3
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighFeb 19, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2026
Medium HighFeb 19, 2026Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
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.
Correction verified Mar 20, 2026
Medium HighNov 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
Health inspection expired on 11/7
Correction verified Nov 21, 2024
HighApr 18, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on interviews it was determined that a caregiver used inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
Correction verified May 21, 2024
Medium HighApr 9, 2024Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
Operation did not notify Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Apr 30, 2024
Medium HighSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt §746.3501(1)
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.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023
Medium HighSep 21, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
Operation does not have any diaper changing stations.
Correction verified Nov 13, 2023
MediumJun 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
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.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 25, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(9)
I observed a tv on a rolling cart. TV was not anchored.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2022
Medium HighMay 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
Upon reviewing personnel records, there was no documentation to verify that one staff is First Aid Certified.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2022
LowMay 25, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit §746.1105(3)
Upon reviewing personnel records, one staff's file did not have a Licensing Affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 2, 2022
Medium HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationOther standards
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk §746.307(b)(4)
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.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022
HighMar 3, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
A child was left unsupervised outside by herself.
Correction verified Mar 25, 2022
MediumFeb 10, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no documentation for the months of December and January.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2022
MediumJan 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
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.
Correction verified Feb 1, 2022
MediumJan 10, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Upon reviewing personnel records, director did not have a copy of her file/required information available.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2022
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots used by children to nap are not labeled.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Inaccessible to Children §746.4001(5)
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.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
HighDec 7, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One employee who has a pending status was present.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
There was no documentation of drills accessible for review.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021InspectionOther standards
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered §746.3701(2)
Some rooms had outlets that were uncovered.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
MediumDec 7, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used §746.3313(2)
Menu's were observed and were not dated.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighDec 7, 2021Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
Operation failed to notify Licensing of a reportable illness within the required timeframe.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 23, 2021InspectionOther standards
Safety - 220-Volt Electrical Connections Covered §746.3701(2)
Outlets in 3 rooms were observed uncovered. This was corrected at inspection when they were covered by staff.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
Medium HighNov 23, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 23, 2021InspectionSleep safety
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name §746.4503(b)
Cots used by children to nap are not labeled.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check determination - If ineligible then you must immediately remove subject from operation and confirm to CBCU receipt of notice letter §745.635(2)
An employee who has direct access to children in care has an Ineligible status.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
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.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 23, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Drills are not being documented.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 23, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions §746.3313(1)
Menu's were observed. Menu substitutions were made and not documented..
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
MediumNov 23, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used §746.3313(2)
Menu's were observed and were not dated.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021
HighNov 23, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
3 staff who have direct access to children do not have background checks completed.
Correction verified Dec 7, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity170 children
Ages servedPre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:45 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceSep 14, 2022
DirectorSandy Canava
Phone4324561341
State operation #1725855

Common questions

Does Odessa Y Learning Center take infants?

No. Its Texas license covers preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.

What are Odessa Y Learning Center’s hours?

7:45 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Odessa Y Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Odessa Y Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Odessa Y Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes Odessa, is $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds and $29.00 a day for school-age children (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Odessa Y Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Feb 19, 2026: “Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Odessa Y Learning Center compare with other daycares in Odessa?

It is #37 of 44 centers in Odessa by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 31% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Odessa Y Learning Center last inspected?

Sep 21, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1725855 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.