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YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning

10712 Sam Snead Dr, El Paso, TX 79935 · El Paso County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning is a licensed child care center in El Paso, TX, licensed for up to 200 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 9 citations, 5 of them high-risk. 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #169 of 238 centers in El Paso and better than 43% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 43%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#169 of 238 centers in El Paso
5High risk
2Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
9 citations from 13 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 3 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 4, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 4, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 27, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundNov 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Other standards3
Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 4, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver does not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing available for review. The caregiver's most recent training card expired in July 31, 2026.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
MediumAug 4, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation does not have a current children's products certification. The last certification was completed in July 16, 2025.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
HighDec 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection/license available for review. Their last inspection was conducted on 7/30/24.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
Medium HighMar 27, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During a DFPS investigation, it was determined that a caregiver who was counted in ratio was on their personal cell phone for about 15 minutes.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
MediumMar 27, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver §746.2203(b)
During a DFPS investigation, video footage was observed for three days. During these three days reviewed the children in care were observed to be mostly playing with various toys in a carpeted area; there was no lesson plan or activity plan/schedule being followed.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
HighMar 27, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver who was counted in ratio was observed on video footage using physical force thirty-two times on various children in care. This caregiver was also observed by another caregiver physically hitting children in care.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
HighMar 27, 2025Found during an investigationChild protection
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited §746.1201(4)
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS Investigation. A determination was made indicating that a caregiver was physically hitting children in care.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2025
HighJun 10, 2024InspectionOther standards
HRC42.054 - Required Fees
The operation has a non-paid background check fee of $10 for invoice #529240177651667. The fee invoice was sent to the operation since 6/2/24.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2024
HighJan 26, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was observed roughly grabbing a child by an arm and slightly pushing another child. Deficiency was corrected during the investigation as the caregiver subject to the deficiency is no longer working at the operation.
Correction verified Mar 5, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity200 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 9, 2024
DirectorVeronica De Santiago
Phone9155190000
State operation #1776516- 5531

Common questions

Does YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Borderplex area, which includes El Paso, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Dec 3, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning compare with other daycares in El Paso?

It is #169 of 238 centers in El Paso by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 43% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was YWCA Mabee Academy of Early Learning last inspected?

Aug 4, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1776516- 5531 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.