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Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center

5500 N LOOP 256, Palestine, TX 75801-4832

Operation number:
542022
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:
220
License effective:
May 14, 1999
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9037293139
Email:
csimons@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 43 available inspections for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center from October 18, 2021 through August 5, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 23 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 22, 2024 and involved health or food records.

10 later inspections, from June 20, 2024 through August 5, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
43

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
23

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
19

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

43 total inspections vs 16 local median in Palestine

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.53
Local median
0.24

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
23%
Local median
14%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
26%
Local median
17%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.11

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: Health or food records
Report finding
While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 14, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone by a caregiver. This was reported.
Correction deadline
February 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 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
Medium concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parents in the required timeframe of the less serious injuries their children received.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
Official code
746.307(c)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
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
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction deadline
November 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was viewed kicking a ball which resulted in hitting 3 children causing them to fall and cry.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
Medium concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A two-year-old was placed in time out for over 2 minutes.
Correction deadline
November 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
Official code
746.2803(4)(D)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 13, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a child was able to wander out of the restroom without the caregiver's knowledge. The caregiver was unaware of the ongoing activity of the child she was responsible for and lacked visual and auditory awareness.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 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: Parent rights
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction deadline
February 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 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)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards
Correction deadline
February 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 7, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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 competency during the transition from the exterior playground to the classroom resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground. A secondary caregiver did not show competency during the transition when she witnessed the child hiding under the equipment and did not advise the primary caregiver.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 23, 2023
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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
Correction deadline
February 14, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while allowing children to transition alone from the front desk to the backyard resulting in a child eloping from the operation and returning to the parent?s vehicle.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 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)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Supervision was not met when a child was able to exit the building without operation staff knowing. Operation staff did not have visual nor auditory awareness of the child?s whereabouts and was therefore unable to intervene.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 31, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Official code
746.1203(4)
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 afterschool program counselor was observed using cruel and unusual treatment of a child when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 2022
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 afterschool program counselor did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned responsibilities when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
Correction deadline
April 20, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 18, 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)
View official report
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 12, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Official code
746.1301(7)(A)
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Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The driver did not have pre-service or transportation training.
Correction deadline
January 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 13, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Official code
746.1301(2)(A)
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The parents were not given an incident report as required.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 10, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
Official code
746.707
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium Low
Report section
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Official code
746.901(4)