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Birnham Woods Elementary YMCA

31150 BIRNHAM WOODS DR, Spring, TX 77386-7067

Operation number:
1038706
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Montgomery
Capacity:
70
License effective:
February 16, 2010
Hours:
03:00 PM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
2813679622
Email:
aurora.monteith@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 13 available inspections for Birnham Woods Elementary YMCA from October 19, 2021 through October 24, 2025.

Nine inspections recorded violations, with 16 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on September 26, 2025 and involved licensing compliance.

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
13

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
16

1 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

1 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
3

Last 36 months

Local comparison

13 total inspections vs 13 local median in 77386

Compared to 25 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.23
Local median
0.79

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
62%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
69%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
3
Local average
1.24

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.

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Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The site director present at todays inspection is not the designated site director CCR has on file. No notification or submission of a new site director has been provided to CCR and the previously designated site director is no longer serving in that role.
Correction deadline
October 10, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 24, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
Official code
744.303(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection, the site director was observed greeting parents with their children which is outside of the gym area to sign their child out for the day. Licensing was waiting outside with the parent when the site director arrived with the children. Upon entrance of the gym 9 children ages 5 -10 years old were observed unsupervised engaged in various activities. A second caregiver was outside with a group of children on the playground.
Correction deadline
November 17, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(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
744.1205(a)(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Two staff were observed during the follow-up inspection with a total of 42 children. Staff A was observed retrieving children from outdoors for parent pick-up, leaving the children indoors unattended. Staff A walked out of the gym area to the entry door in order for parents/guardians to sign their child out for the day. A total of 23 children were left unattended while Staff B was outside. Staff B was observed walking into the gym area/building, leaving two children outdoors unattended to finish their snack. Licensing staff witnessed several supervision incidents during the follow-up inspection.
Correction deadline
November 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1205(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
744.1205(a)(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection, the training topics were not available for Licensing. A total of 8 out of the required 15 training hours were observed for the Site Director. The Site Director did not obtain training topics related to the Health and Safety audit. The Site Director lacked training topics related to emergency preparedness, administering medication, and/or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
December 4, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated December 5, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(a)(2) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Site Director
Official code
744.1309(a)(2)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Upon arrival, two caregivers were observed with a total of 42 children, 5-9 years of age. The children were observed in an open gym area, and outdoor area. At 4:13PM, a total of 33 children were observed in care with two staff. At 4:18PM, a total of 29 children, 5-9 years of age were observed with Staff B.
Correction deadline
November 3, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
Official code
744.1601
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Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
A total of 8 out of the required 15 training hours were observed for the Site Director. The Site Director did not obtain training topics related to the Health and Safety audit. The Site Director lacked training topics related to emergency preparedness, administering medication, and/or handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction deadline
October 27, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.1309(a)(2) - Documented Annual Training-15 Hours Required Site Director
Official code
744.1309(a)(2)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
One staff observed in care did not have an active background check in the CLASS system.
Correction deadline
October 18, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 19, 2023
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
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Upon arrival, two caregivers were observed with a total of 41 children, 5-9 years of age. The children were observed in an open gym. At 4:36 PM, a total of 36 children were observed. At 5:11PM, a total of 20 children were observed.
Correction deadline
October 20, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
Official code
744.1601
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I evaluated the enrollment records for 6 children. I observed the following: 1. Two records were missing an address for the emergency contact person. 2. Two files were missing complete contact information for the child's physician.
Correction deadline
October 25, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 1, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
744.603(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the follow-up inspection to evaluate supervision of children, school-age children were observed entering the gymnasium without caregivers present. The children were in the gym for approximately 5 minutes before a caregiver came into the building.
Correction deadline
July 21, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 22, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
744.1203(4)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
I observed a caregiver working with children whose background check results is still pending.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 8, 2022
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
Higher concern: Parent rights
Report finding
Interviews were conducted. It was determined that the parents were not notified of an incident involving their child until the day after the incident.
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 18, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
744.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Official code
744.307(b)(4)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
Interviews were conducted and procedures were evaluated. It was determined that school-age children were unsupervised in the restroom.
Correction deadline
July 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 21, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
744.1203(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
During the inspection, I observed three different instances where children were not properly supervised while playing on the playground.
Correction deadline
October 19, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
Official code
744.1203(4)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
I observed that the first aid kit did not contain tweezers.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Official code
744.2753(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
I did not observe documentation of a playground maintenance checklist having been completed for the month of September.
Correction deadline
October 26, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 27, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
744.3113(b)