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Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

557 N. STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, TX 75839-2059

Operation number:
1748878
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Anderson
Capacity:
176
License effective:
January 24, 2023
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037293139
Email:
twright@palestineymca.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 20 available inspections for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart from August 8, 2022 through May 23, 2026.

Seven inspections recorded violations, with 15 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on October 28, 2024 and involved background screening.

Other violations was a higher-concern topic that showed up in three inspections.

Six later inspections, from May 23, 2025 through May 23, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
20

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
15

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
13

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

20 total inspections vs 18 local median in Anderson County

Compared to 12 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.75
Local median
0.25

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
35%
Local median
15%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
35%
Local median
20%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.17

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Correction deadline
November 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction deadline
November 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
Official code
746.5531
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Correction deadline
November 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 15, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction deadline
October 28, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 22, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
View official report
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.
Correction deadline
July 12, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Official code
745.635(3)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children's ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children's ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.
Correction deadline
June 29, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 12, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Official code
746.2805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
January 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
746.307(b)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Correction deadline
December 8, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 7, 2022
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)