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YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary

14400 FERN DR, Houston, TX 77079-5508

Operation number:
1726628
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Harris
Capacity:
70
License effective:
February 24, 2022
Hours:
02:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8325135200
Email:
charissa.sandle@ymcahouston.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 Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary from September 1, 2021 through February 5, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with seven recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 24, 2022 and involved equipment or readiness.

Five later inspections, from August 22, 2022 through February 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
12

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
4

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

12 total inspections vs 11 local median in 77079

Compared to 17 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.58
Local median
1.47

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
33%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
42%
Local median
45%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.41

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.

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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The program has not practiced fire drill since 12/2021.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 26, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Official code
744.3559(1)
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Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The inspection report on file was the application inspection conducted on 09/01/21. The last initial inspection conducted on 10/26/21 was not in file.
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
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)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The personnel and training records were not on site for review as indicated.
Correction deadline
December 17, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 13, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Official code
744.801(2)
View official report
Medium concern: Background screening
Report finding
A staff no longer employed as of 10/28/21 was active on employee list.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 10, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
Official code
745.651(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The named site directors have not meet qualifications. The position has been vacant since 09/03/21.
Correction deadline
November 11, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1017(a) - Site Director Qualifications
Official code
744.1017(a)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The named site directors have not meet qualifications. The position has been vacant since 09/03/21.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1017(a) - Site Director Qualifications
Official code
744.1017(a)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two children walked to the restroom while the caregiver was in the cafeteria with the other children. The caregiver must step outside of the designated licensed space to open the door for parents to sign their child out at pick up.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
744.1203(4)