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Texas records · CALHOUN County · PORT LAVACA

Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center

Licensed Center in PORT LAVACA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 6, 2024

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
815 NORTH BENAVIDES STREET, PORT LAVACA, TX 77979 2939
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 6, 2024
Operation number
1791909
Licensed capacity
63 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record25
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record8
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits5,196
Citations recorded27
Findings still pending2
Record coversFebruary 5, 2024 – October 20, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High11
Medium High7
Medium7
Medium Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 20, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 476 standards cited at this visit
InspectionSeptember 2, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionAugust 13, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 298 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 29, 2026Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 29, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJune 26, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 26, 20261 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on FileRisk level: High
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.

Correction verified by the state on June 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 21, 20261 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- PromptRisk level: Medium High
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 18, 2026Self-reported by the operationFinding still pending in the state’s records0 of 10 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 28, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 24, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMarch 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 9, 20263 citations recorded3 of 554 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Medium Low
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Risk level: Medium Low
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.

Correction verified by the state on February 11, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 20, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 12, 20252 citations recorded2 of 9 standards cited at this visit
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children.

Correction verified by the state on November 20, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 28, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 16, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.

Correction verified by the state on October 28, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 6, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child.

Correction verified by the state on October 16, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportOctober 3, 2025Self-reported by the operation6 citations recorded6 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and PullingRisk level: High
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, YellingRisk level: High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video gamesRisk level: Medium High
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to ChildrenRisk level: Medium
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.

Correction verified by the state on November 12, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 20251 citation recorded1 of 711 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.

Correction verified by the state on June 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 12, 20253 citations recorded3 of 597 standards cited at this visit
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable DiseasesRisk level: Medium
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical ActivityRisk level: Medium
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 17, 2024Self-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
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 15, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 3, 20241 citation recorded1 of 483 standards cited at this visit
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on July 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 5, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 30, 2024Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm.

Correction verified by the state on July 2, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.

Correction verified by the state on July 3, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 29, 20242 citations recorded2 of 546 standards cited at this visit
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors TestingRisk level: High
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 2, 20241 citation recorded1 of 223 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 5, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1,251 standards cited at this visit
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with RulesRisk level: High
The operational policies were not complete.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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.