Texas records · ANDERSON County · ELKHART

Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

Licensed Center in ELKHART, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued January 24, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 557 N. STATE HWY 19, ELKHART, TX 75839 2059
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 24, 2023
Operation number: 1748878
Licensed capacity: 176 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	6
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,934
Citations recorded	15
Record covers	August 8, 2022 – September 16, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	8
Medium High	5
Medium	2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 16, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 506 standards cited at this visit

ReportMay 23, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 21, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 766 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 27, 2025No citation recorded at this visit

ReportMay 23, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 28, 20244 citations recorded4 of 509 standards cited at this visit

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.

Correction verified by the state on November 22, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection SystemRisk level: High

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.

Correction verified by the state on November 15, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 18, 20231 citation recorded1 of 756 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 18, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 12, 20232 citations recorded2 of 500 standards cited at this visit

746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and CleanRisk level: Medium High

During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 18, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 2, 2023Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 10, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJanuary 6, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: Medium High

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 verified by the state on January 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on January 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on January 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 3, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 510 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 8, 20222 citations recorded2 of 881 standards cited at this visit

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2022.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Four children did not have healthcare statements.

Correction verified by the state on November 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 30, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 303 standards cited at this visit

ReportSeptember 1, 2022Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 4 standards cited at this visit

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

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 verified by the state on September 7, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1,184 standards cited at this visit

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.