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Joe Pinner Branch YMCA

1601 W 13TH ST, Odessa, TX 79763-3472

Operation number:
250301
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Ector
Capacity:
168
License effective:
August 2, 1999
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4323347971
Email:
joepinner@ymail.com
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 34 available inspections for Joe Pinner Branch YMCA from November 18, 2021 through March 27, 2026.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 18, 2026 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in four inspections.

Two later inspections, from March 24, 2026 through March 27, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
34

8 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

3 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

3 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

34 total inspections vs 11 local median in 79763

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.47
Local median
0.22

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
21%
Local median
18%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
22%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.67

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A recent Fire Inspection was not available for review.
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
A Fire Drill for January 2026 has not been done.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
746.5205(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation did not have a most recent sanitation inspection report available for review.
Correction deadline
March 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
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Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The children's products certification form is not up to date. The last time it was certified was January 8th 2024.
Correction deadline
February 25, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 26, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
Official code
746.603(a)(2)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found to be deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
An employee was found to use inappropriate discipline on a child in care.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
October 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Official code
746.3819
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
At my arrival, I was informed that director was not present. Staff did not know who was in charge when director is not present.
Correction deadline
October 16, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
Official code
746.1013(c)
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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
An employee had her own 3 year old child in a room with infants younger that 17 months of age.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2403(3) - Infant Care Area - Separate from Older Children
Official code
746.2403(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Two caregivers got into a verbal altercation in the presence of children.
Correction deadline
May 15, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 24, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
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Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
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.
Correction deadline
November 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Two staff who do not meet the education requirement were being used in ratio in a classroom and to supervise children.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 4, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Upon reviewing children's records, one child did not have the special care statement addressed.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(13) - Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement
Official code
746.605(13)
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Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During my walk through, I observed the barrier in the outdoor area that had two bolts sticking out, creating a safety hazard.
Correction deadline
December 2, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 7, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The Children's Products Certification form was last certified in September of 2020.
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)