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Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

Child care center · 1601 W 13TH ST, Odessa, TX 79763-3472 · License 250301

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 168. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool

Violation history (128)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
4 746.1013(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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.2403(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
3 746.4135(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.
4 746.3819 - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.3819 - 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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
4 746.2403(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.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.4135(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.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
4 746.1013(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
3 746.4135(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.
3 746.603(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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
4 746.1013(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.
4 746.2403(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
4 746.3819 - 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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.2403(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.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
4 746.3701 - 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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
3 746.4135(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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
4 746.1601 - 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.
4 746.3819 - 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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
4 746.1013(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.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
4 746.3701 - 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.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
4 746.2403(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.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
3 746.603(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.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
4 746.1601 - 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.
3 746.4135(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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.1013(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.
4 746.3819 - 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.
5 746.1201(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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
4 746.1601 - 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.
5 746.1201(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.
4 746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
3 746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
4 746.3819 - 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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
4 746.1013(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.
4 746.2403(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.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
4 746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
3 746.603(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.
3 746.4135(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.
4 746.3701 - 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.
5 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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