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Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA

512 LAMAR ST, Fort Worth, TX 76102-3754

Operation number:
301530- 4010
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
130
License effective:
March 21, 1986
Hours:
07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8173323281
Email:
childcare@ymcafw.org
Website:
ymcafw.org

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 13 available inspections for Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA from August 24, 2021 through June 18, 2026.

Three inspections recorded violations, with five recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on June 17, 2026 and involved supervision.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
13

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
5

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 13 local median in Fort Worth

Compared to 252 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.38
Local median
0.5

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
23%
Local median
28%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.97

Repeated topics

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

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Evident showed that a child was left alone outside in the playground for approximately one minute.
Correction deadline
July 20, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report incident that involved a child who received medical treatment.
Correction deadline
April 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Official code
746.305(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
I observed large cracks on two of the platforms on the play structure. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The center did not have verification of a current fire inspection.
Correction deadline
September 7, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2021
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
The loose fill was not at the minimum six inch level. Photographs were taken of the deficiency.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)