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Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

1601 W 13th St, Odessa, TX 797633.3· 12 reviews
licensed capacity
168
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$155
year first permitted
1999

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About Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

Joe Pinner Branch YMCA is a licensed child care center in Odessa, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 2, 1999, for up to 168 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-age

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
168 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity168 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Joe Pinner Branch YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Ector County has a median price of $155 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Ector County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$122

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
168 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#250301
See the state's record

Summary

17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 27, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Safety and hazards 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1

For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

The state lists conditions on this permit.

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  1. Mar 27, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 24, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 18, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2026

  4. Feb 11, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Nov 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Oct 31, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  7. Sep 30, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Sep 26, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  9. Jul 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Feb 25, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The children's products certification form is not up to date. The last time it was certified was January 8th 2024.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 26, 2025

Show 24 earlier visits
  1. Oct 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “Upon reviewing children's records, all of the information that is required for parent to sign off on regarding operational policies, was not provided on the admission form.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2024

  2. Sep 19, 2024Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      “This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2024

  3. Jul 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 1, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  5. Feb 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jan 4, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 16, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “There are three children who have a diagnosed food allergy. One child did not have his signed by parent; another child did not have a completed food allergy plan. None of the plans were posted in the child's designated rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge

      “At my arrival, I was informed that director was not present. Staff did not know who was in charge when director is not present.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 27, 2023

  10. Jul 31, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  11. Jul 18, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  12. May 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  13. Apr 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Mar 23, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children

      “An employee had her own 3 year old child in a room with infants younger that 17 months of age.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2023

  15. Nov 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  16. Nov 4, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children

      “I observed the infant room out of compliance. There was one caregiver with 6 children ages 4 months to 17 months. However there is also a developmentally delayed child in the classroom who is 27 months.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022

  17. Oct 25, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 4, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022

  18. Mar 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  19. Mar 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  20. Mar 15, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  21. Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  22. Feb 17, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  23. Dec 7, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  24. Nov 18, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

      “During my walk through, I observed the barrier in the outdoor area that had two bolts sticking out, creating a safety hazard.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Safety and hazardsMedium risk

      746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification

      “The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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Questions about Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

Is Joe Pinner Branch YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 2, 1999.

When was Joe Pinner Branch YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 27, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Joe Pinner Branch YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 7 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Joe Pinner Branch YMCA care for?

168, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

Does Joe Pinner Branch YMCA accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Joe Pinner Branch YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Joe Pinner Branch YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 334-7971 to ask.

What is Joe Pinner Branch YMCA's phone number?

(432) 334-7971.

Where is Joe Pinner Branch YMCA?

1601 W 13th St, Odessa, TX 79763. The nearest other daycare we list is Genesis Little Blessings, 0.3 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).