YWCA on University
YWCA on University is a licensed child care center in Lubbock, TX, licensed for up to 700 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2021. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 41 times and investigated 26 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (6 of 19). 3 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 15 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #76 of 102 centers in Lubbock and better than 56% of licensed centers statewide.
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A caregiver did not use good judgment when she picked up a child multiple times by one hand, when the child did not want to walk resulting in an injury.
It was found during the investigation that a written incident report was not completed by the operation as required when an incident occurred that resulted in a child being left unsupervised while in care.
It was found during the investigation that a child was left on the playground unsupervised for an unknown amount of time.
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised without the awareness of the caregivers in charge of the child. Neither caregiver had physical proximity or visual awareness of the child's ongoing activity for at least 4 minutes.
It was found that a caregiver did not keep their hand on an infant while the infant was on the diaper changing table.
It was found that a caregiver failed to use good judgment when she failed to request assistance when needed for the other children in the room, so she could remain focused on the task at hand.
The investigation findings demonstrated that a caregiver used corporal punishment with an infant in care.
It was found during the investigation that a child was left unsupervised.
Based on evidence obtained it was determined that a caregiver was using their personal cell phone while in direct supervision of children. Completed in July 2024.
Based on evidence obtained it was found that a caregiver used their personal cell phone to take inappropriate photographs of children in care to sell. Completed in July 2024.
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Completed in July 2024.
It was found during the investigation that a child was left inside of a classroom unsupervised.
It was found during the investigation 2 staff members failed to intervene resulting in a child being injured while in care.
It was found during the investigation 2 staff members were engaged in moving classroom furniture while children were present in the classroom.
It was found during the investigation a staff member failed to intervene when a child was injured while in care.
It was found during the investigation a child was left in a POD outside of a classroom unsupervised for approximately 7 minutes.
It was found during the investigation a child’s prescribed medication was administered to another child to whom the medication was not prescribed.
Based on the preponderance of evidence, it was determine that a child was left unsupervised for approximately 6 minutes as they entered into an office in the play area unknowingly.
About this center
Common questions
Does YWCA on University take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are YWCA on University’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 YWCA on University accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does YWCA on University cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask YWCA on University for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Plains area, which includes Lubbock, is $33.80 a day for infants, $32.80 a day for toddlers and $31.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has YWCA on University had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 11, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does YWCA on University compare with other daycares in Lubbock?
It is #76 of 102 centers in Lubbock by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 56% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was YWCA on University last inspected?
Aug 20, 2026. No violations were found 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 1709209- 750 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.