Texas records · ANDERSON County · PALESTINE
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
Licensed Center in PALESTINE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued May 14, 1999
State record presented as of November 5, 2026
- Address
- 5500 N LOOP 256, PALESTINE, TX 75801 4832
- Operation type
- Licensed Center
- Type of issuance
- Full Permit
- Permit issued
- May 14, 1999
- Operation number
- 542022
- Licensed capacity
- 220 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 record | 29 |
| Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record | 15 |
| Assessments on record | 1 |
| Standards evaluated across those visits | 3,727 |
| Citations recorded | 22 |
| Findings still pending | 1 |
| Record covers | December 8, 2021 – October 8, 2026 |
Citations by the state’s risk levels
| High | 14 |
| Medium High | 5 |
| Medium | 3 |
Visits and findings, newest first
InspectionOctober 8, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 675 standards cited at this visit
ReportOctober 6, 2026Finding still pending in the state’s records0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 5, 2026No citation recorded at this visit
ReportAugust 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 10, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 591 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 2, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportSeptember 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 1, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 29, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 22, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 12, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 686 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 22, 20241 citation recorded1 of 583 standards cited at this visit
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.
Correction verified by the state on June 14, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionApril 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 17, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 26, 2024No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 24, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 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
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone by a caregiver. This was reported.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionNovember 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
ReportSeptember 17, 20235 citations recorded5 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious InjuriesRisk level: Medium
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parents in the required timeframe of the less serious injuries their children received.
Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was viewed kicking a ball which resulted in hitting 3 children causing them to fall and cry.
Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised SeparationRisk level: Medium
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A two-year-old was placed in time out for over 2 minutes.
Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with childrenRisk level: Medium High
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction verified by the state on November 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 6, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 633 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 19, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 188 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 7, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionFebruary 23, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportFebruary 23, 2023Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 6 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. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 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 adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.
Correction verified by the state on March 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 15, 2023Self-reported by the operation3 citations recorded3 of 5 standards cited at this visit
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. Supervision was not met when a child was able to wander out of the restroom without the caregiver's knowledge. The caregiver was unaware of the ongoing activity of the child she was responsible for and lacked visual and auditory awareness.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center?s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
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 report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportFebruary 8, 20232 citations recorded2 of 5 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 competency during the transition from the exterior playground to the classroom resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground. A secondary caregiver did not show competency during the transition when she witnessed the child hiding under the equipment and did not advise the primary caregiver.
Correction verified by the state on February 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 adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.
Correction verified by the state on February 23, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionSeptember 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 306 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 31, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 26, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
AssessmentAugust 18, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 14, 20222 citations recorded2 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenRisk level: High
Supervision was not met when a child was able to exit the building without operation staff knowing. Operation staff did not have visual nor auditory awareness of the child?s whereabouts and was therefore unable to intervene.
Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while allowing children to transition alone from the front desk to the backyard resulting in a child eloping from the operation and returning to the parent?s vehicle.
Correction verified by the state on August 31, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionMay 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionMay 11, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionApril 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportApril 7, 20222 citations recorded2 of 3 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 allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned responsibilities when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. 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 afterschool program counselor was observed using cruel and unusual treatment of a child when they pulled a child?s hair out of anger.
Correction verified by the state on April 18, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
InspectionFebruary 10, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionJanuary 25, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
InspectionDecember 20, 20211 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on January 12, 2022.
ReportDecember 8, 2021Self-reported by the operation2 citations recorded2 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The parents were not given an incident report as required.
Correction verified by the state on January 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service TrainingRisk level: Medium High
This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The driver did not have pre-service or transportation training.
Correction verified by the state on January 13, 2022.
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