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Y Early Learning Center

835 W Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78211
licensed capacity
152
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$171
year first permitted
1988

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About Y Early Learning Center

Y Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in San Antonio, Texas. The state has permitted it since July 21, 1988, for up to 152 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
152 children

Hours

Hours

Monday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Judeo-Christian)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity152 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Y Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Bexar County has a median price of $171 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.
Bexar County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$171
Home daycare$154

Toddler

Center$160
Home daycare$148

Preschool

Center$156
Home daycare$146

School age

Center$149
Home daycare$139

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 Y Early Learning Center

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
152 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1988
License number
#235855
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Transportation 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.

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See all 17 visits
  1. Jun 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. Feb 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jul 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jul 22, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  6. May 7, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “Documentation for fire drills was not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based

      “Out of 4 caregiver files reviewed, 2 caregivers had completed CPR training online without the hands on practice.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 3, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “2 children's files did not have current immunizations records.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  7. Jul 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 28, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Criteria for Extreme Weather

      “Based on evidence gathered, the operation did not specify in their operational policies which criteria they will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a health risk to children and prohibits or limits outdoor play.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2024

  9. May 14, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • TransportationMedium risk

      746.605(15) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions

      “Two school age children did not have signed permission for children to walk to or from school.”

      The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024

  10. May 17, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “Four caregiver did not have current training in the following topics: 1) Administering medication 2)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 10, 2023

Show 7 earlier visits
  1. Jan 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jan 11, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  3. Jun 3, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “6 children are missing up to date immunization records on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2022

    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

      746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days

      “The infant class did not have updated infant feeding instrcutions on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained

      “The loose-fill in both the pre-k and toddler playground measures below 6 inches in depth.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2022

  4. Dec 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 13, 2021Complaint investigation2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System

      “Upon reviewing the daily sign-in and out sheet, children were not being signed out for the preschool classroom on 12/8/2021 and 12/10/2021. Only three children were signed out on 12/9/2021 out of the 8 children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      “Upon reviewing the incident report form filled out for this investigation, the form was not signed by the parents within 48 hours of the incident.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 21, 2021

  6. Oct 12, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 17, 2021VisitNo rules cited

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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FAQ

Questions about Y Early Learning Center

Is Y Early Learning Center licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued July 21, 1988.

When was Y Early Learning Center last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Y Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 3 of 9 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 Y Early Learning Center care for?

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

Does Y Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Y Early Learning Center's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Y Early Learning Center cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (210) 798-0270 to ask.

What is Y Early Learning Center's phone number?

(210) 798-0270.

Where is Y Early Learning Center?

835 W Southcross Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78211. The nearest other daycare we list is DePaul-Wesley Head Start and Early Head Start, 0.3 miles away.

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