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YMCA Early Learning Academy at Colonial

4300 MAPLEWOOD AVE, Wichita Falls, TX 76308-3818

Operation number:
1779356
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Wichita
Capacity:
120
License effective:
January 31, 2024
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9402649622
Email:
ftorres@ymcawf.org
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 30 available inspections for YMCA Early Learning Academy at Colonial from July 11, 2023 through April 21, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 10 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on March 12, 2025 and involved background screening.

Five later inspections, from April 30, 2025 through April 21, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
30

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
10

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
9

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
2

Last 36 months

Local comparison

30 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in 76308

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.33
Local median
0.3

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
27%
Local median
22%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
27%
Local median
23%

Repeated topics

This provider
2
Local average
0.75

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
A former caregiver through the YMCA returned to serve as a substitute caregiver at this site, prior to their background check being re-ran by the organization. At the time of the inspection they were still marked as "Inactive" status. The employee was not counted in ratio at the time and promptly left until the background check is re-ran and returns as "eligible".
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 12, 2025
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: Supervision
Report finding
Two children were able to get out of a classroom door and were unattended in an empty classroom by their selves for 1 minute and 11 seconds before they were found by staff.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A daycare staff member was determined to have used prohibited punishments with a child in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 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: Child guidance
Report finding
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that children in care were neglectfully supervised.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 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
It was determined throughout the course of the DFPS Investigation that a caregiver used prohibited punishments with children in care. While reviewing camera video footage, a caregiver was observed to throw toys at, thus striking two children in care with the thrown toys, was observed to have grabbed and moved a child by their hair, and was observed aggressively push another child's head down. These three incidents were found to have occurred in a seven-minute timeframe.
Correction deadline
September 10, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a child in care was left unsupervised inside of a classroom while they were asleep for approximately 21 minutes before being found by staff.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A 2yo child unlatched the playground gate and was outside of the playground area for approximately 1 minute before being found and returned to the teacher by the director.
Correction deadline
March 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child in care walked out of an open classroom door and was unsupervised inside the hallway of the center for approximately 5 minutes before being found by staff and returned to the classroom.
Correction deadline
March 8, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Provide care consistent with child's habits, interests, strengths, special needs, including any special supervision needs
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The active play area's secondary exit is not operational at this time.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4307 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space -Exits Required
Official code
746.4307
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There was an average depth of the loose-fill of about 4 inches when the equipment used requires a depth of 6 inches of loose-fill.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 7, 2023
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)