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YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary

7420 LA VISTA DR, Dallas, TX 75214-4230

Operation number:
1548063
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dallas
Capacity:
90
License effective:
April 20, 2015
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
4699029076
Email:
jnewman@ymcadallas.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 12 available inspections for YMCA @ Eduardo Mata Elementary from November 9, 2021 through January 6, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 14 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 12, 2025 and involved licensing compliance.

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
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
14

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
12

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 8 local median in 75214

Compared to 11 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.17
Local median
0.88

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
67%
Local median
25%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
67%
Local median
50%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
1.36

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.

Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
During the annual inspection, it was observed that children exhibited disruptive behavior in the cafeteria. This behavior included running, throwing toys, taking items from other children, and shouting.
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2001 - Planned Activities for Children in Care
Official code
744.2001
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff member did not have current certification in CPR and 1st aid.
Correction deadline
June 9, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
Official code
744.1315(a)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
CCR was not informed about the change in site director, who was appointed in April 2025
Correction deadline
May 12, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 15, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
744.303(4)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The center did not have the most recent inspection form.
Correction deadline
May 13, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
Official code
744.401(2)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation and was found to be deficient. Caregivers were observed on video sitting down and did not make themselves available to intervene when informed that a child was continuing to bite another child on the playground.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary
Official code
744.1205(a)(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. The caregiver did not use good judgment in their methods of redirecting a child's behavior. In an effort to manage the child's biting behavior, the caregiver pretended to bite the child as part of their interaction.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
744.1201(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
The standard was evaluated during an investigation and was determined to be deficient. Children are being yelled at attempts to correct their behavior.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 12, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
744.2105(5)
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Higher concern: Medication
Report finding
The medication supplied to the center for emergency purposes was not contained in its original packaging.
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2655(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
Official code
744.2655(b)(1)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One child with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional
Correction deadline
September 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
Official code
744.2669
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the time of the inspection, 3 children had food allergies and an emergency plan was not observed in their files.
Correction deadline
November 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 31, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
Official code
744.605(16)
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Higher concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
One child's file did not have physician information or a medical facility address.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.605(11) - Required Admission Information-Physician Information
Official code
744.605(11)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
Official code
744.2669
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
Correction deadline
February 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 3, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
Official code
744.2669
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Four children with diagnosed food allergies did not have an emergency plan signed by a health care professional and parent.
Correction deadline
January 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 28, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
Official code
744.2669