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Southside Youth Senter

1205 MONTGOMERY ST, Wichita Falls, TX 76302-2111

Operation number:
817652
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:
80
License effective:
May 30, 2018
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9407677071
Email:
tyler.preston@southsideyouthsenter.com

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 11 available inspections for Southside Youth Senter from May 18, 2022 through April 16, 2026.

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

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 10, 2026 and involved staff training.

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
11

3 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
7

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
1

Last 36 months

Local comparison

11 total inspections vs 13 local median in 76302

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.64
Local median
0.43

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
36%
Local median
32%

Repeated topics

This provider
1
Local average
0.63

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: Staff training
Report finding
Several staff do not have proof of current first aid and CPR training.
Correction deadline
March 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
Official code
744.1315(b)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Official code
744.3805(4)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined staff failed to walk through the van causing a child to be left unsupervised.
Correction deadline
October 15, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 28, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.3805(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Official code
744.3805(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a staff was yelling and raising her voice at children in care. This staff was terminated.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Official code
744.2105(5)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Evidence gathered during the investigation shows a caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control when she cursed in front of children, flipped off a child, and played music for the children that contained inappropriate language. This staff was fired.
Correction deadline
September 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 19, 2024
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: Supervision
Report finding
Evidence gathered during this investigation show staff were on their cell phones while in direct care of children.
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 12, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
744.1203(3)(D)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The food allergy emergency plan on file for a child in care was not signed by the doctor.
Correction deadline
May 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 1, 2023
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