Texas records · HOWARD County · BIG SPRING

Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy

Licensed Center in BIG SPRING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 5, 2023

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 409 GOLIAD ST, BIG SPRING, TX 79720 2611
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: May 5, 2023
Operation number: 1756553
Licensed capacity: 61 children
Ages served: Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	11
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	1
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,014
Citations recorded	11
Record covers	November 3, 2022 – April 30, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	3
Medium High	4
Medium	2
Medium Low	1
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 30, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 436 standards cited at this visit

AssessmentJanuary 20, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 survey conducted January 20, 2026, revealed the operation failed to report the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by the January 15, 2026, deadline.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2026.

InspectionMay 1, 20252 citations recorded2 of 930 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Low

Four children over the age of four years did not have a vision and Hearing screening completed. Two children turned 5 years this year, one child turned 5 years in 2024, and one child turned 4 years September 2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High

Two children out of 10 children's files evaluated did not have current immunizations.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 20241 citation recorded1 of 350 standards cited at this visit

745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someoneRisk level: High

An employee without a background check was present at the operation with access to children.

Correction verified by the state on May 28, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 8, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 493 standards cited at this visit

ReportNovember 7, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device to discipline the child.

Correction verified by the state on December 8, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 11, 20231 citation recorded1 of 503 standards cited at this visit

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 activityRisk level: High

A child was in the hallway bathroom alone. The caregiver was in the classroom with the rest of the children.

Correction verified by the state on April 24, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 522 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 5, 20235 citations recorded5 of 592 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

A child with a sever food allergy does not have an allergy emergency plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy PlansRisk level: Medium High

A child's severe food allergies was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium

One child does not have a record of immunizations in the file.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023.

746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care centerRisk level: Medium

Daily activity schedule is not posted in the classrooms for each age group.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In CareRisk level: Medium High

The operation added school age care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the director informed Child Care Regulation of the added service.

Correction verified by the state on January 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 9, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionNovember 3, 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.