Y Early Learning Center
Y Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 10 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 8 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 27). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 22% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #300 of 476 centers in San Antonio and better than 32% of licensed centers statewide.
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Two of ten caregiver files did not include annual training in required topics of: administering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or allergic reactions, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
A fan was on top of a chair in the after school classroom and a fan was on top of a counter in the preschool classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when staff removed the fans from both classrooms.
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have updated immunizations in their files at time of review.
Based on observation of video viewed related to the investigation, a caregiver was observed not washing a child's hands after the diaper changing routine.
Video footage showed a caregiver inappropriately carrying a child by one arm to their cot for naptime. During the process the child picked up both feet and the caregiver continued to carry the child to the cot.
One of the four employees was missing 24 hours of pre-service training.
In classroom 4.003 a dirty diaper was observed thrown in a trashcan without a lid. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
One of the four feeding schedules dating 4.1.25 had not been updated. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection.
Based upon information gathered and interviews conducted inadequate supervision was determined to have occurred when a child was found in the kitchen unsupervised.
One of the ten staff had an expired CPR/First Aid of 1.9.24.
Three of the ten school age files were missing elementary school age information and permission.
Based upon information gathered as a result of this investigation, documentation and interviews conducted it was determined that a child was left alone outside in the playground breezeway unsupervised.
Based on the information gathered, photos, and interviews conducted at the time of the incident a damaged farm animal (sheep) toy was missing an ear and had a cut under the stomach that was in the hands and mouth of a child found in the classroom.
Five of the ten staff files did not have 1 hour of training in the following; Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma. Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome and Understanding early childhood brain development
One of the ten children immunization records on file is missing a DTaP and Hep A.
Fire inspection was last conducted on 9.28.21.
There was no documentation indicating battery operated carbon monoxide detectors were tested in May 2022. Carbon monoxide detectors were tested during this inspection and observed all detectors to be in proper working order.
There was no documentation indicating battery operated smoke detectors were tested in May 2022. Smoke detectors were tested during this inspection and observed all detectors to be in proper working order.
A monthly fire drill was missing for May 2022. A fire drill under three minutes was conducted and documented during this inspection.
Carbon detector inspections were not available for review.
The operational policy did not specify the following; -Benefits of physical activity -Duration of physical activity (indoor/outdoor) -Types of physical activities offered indoor and outdoor -Setting in which physical activity takes place and -A plan to ensure physical activity is occurs during extreme weather
Smoke detector inspections were not available for review.
The Emergency practices for fire drills were not available for review.
One of the ten children files were missing release contact information. One of the ten children files were missing the address to the Emergency contact.
Fire extinguisher inspections were not available for review.
One of the nine staff files did not have a CPR card available for review.. One of the nine staff files had an expired CPR.
Four of the nine staff files were missing proof of BGC. Five of the nine staff files were missing Affidavit. Two of the nine were missing proof of education qualifications.
About this center
Common questions
Does Y Early Learning Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Y Early Learning Center’s hours?
7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Y Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Y Early Learning Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 8 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 24, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Y Early Learning Center compare with other daycares in San Antonio?
It is tied for #300 of 476 centers in San Antonio by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 32% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Y Early Learning Center last inspected?
Jul 9, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 1149649 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.