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YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy

315 W Schuster Ave, El Paso, TX 799025.0· 5 reviews
licensed capacity
142
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$122
year first permitted
2012

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About YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy

YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy is a licensed child care center in El Paso, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 28, 2012, for up to 142 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 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-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
142 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity142 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in El Paso County has a median price of $122 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.
El Paso County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$122
Home daycare$111

Toddler

Center$116
Home daycare$107

Preschool

Center$113
Home daycare$106

School age

Center$108
Home daycare$101

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 YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
142 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2012
License number
#1501668- 5531
See the state's record

Summary

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

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

  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Food and nutrition 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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See all 9 visits
  1. Sep 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 17, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation - Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list

      “The operation has not validated the background check people list since 5/5/25. This was corrected at inspection after CCR inspector validated the people list on behalf of the operation in CLASS database.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Jan 28, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “One employee was missing the child care center personnel information record form 2947.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “Three employee files did not have a pre employment affidavit for applicants for employment form 2912.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement

      “The admission information form for 3 children did not address information related to any possible special care needs. The section was left unanswered.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

      “One caregiver did not have current shaken baby/SIDS training. The last training certificate of completion has a date of 4/13/23.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2025

  4. Dec 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Nov 22, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games

      “A caregiver was observed using a phone while caring for children. The phone was being used for personal purposes.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 4, 2024

  6. Nov 12, 2024VisitNo rules cited
  7. Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium risk

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

      “An 8 month old infant not yet on table food was missing updated infant feeding instructions. The last updated instructions signed by the parent were dated 2/1/24.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024

  8. Mar 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. May 10, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of March of 2022. This was corrected at inspection after a fire drill was conducted to make up for it. During the drill, children were able to exit the building within 3 minutes.”

      Corrected during the visit

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 YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy

Is YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 28, 2012.

When was YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 17, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 7 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 YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy care for?

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

Does YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (915) 747-6000 to ask.

What is YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy's phone number?

(915) 747-6000.

Where is YWCA University Heights Early Learning Academy?

315 W Schuster Ave, El Paso, TX 79902. The nearest other daycare we list is Trinity-First Weekday Ministries, 0.6 miles away.

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