Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
557 N. State Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
8 critical, 12 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 28, 2024.
20 inspections · 12 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Licensed capacity: 176 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
A typical day
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06:00 AM-06:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Services & accommodations
- Meals providedListed
- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
Provider descriptions, prices, and photos never change this record. Every finding below comes from published state evidence.
8 critical, 12 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Oct 28, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
4 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.5531 (4 visits); 745.641 (4 visits); 746.1309(e) (4 visits); 746.3407(9) (8 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Nov 15, 2024.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
80 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
State verification published Nov 15, 2024.
Inspection record
Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.
Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.
- 2026
- May 21, 2026 to May 23, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2026 complaint investigation
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- May 21, 2026 inspection
- 2025
- May 23, 2025 to Dec 17, 20258 inspections and 8 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Dec 17, 2025 complaint investigation
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- Oct 9, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 27, 2025 inspection
- May 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- May 23, 2025 complaint investigation
- 2024
- Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5531.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Correction verified Nov 15, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- 2023
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
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- Jul 18, 2023 to Jul 18, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 18, 2023 inspection
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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 Jul 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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 Jul 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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 Jul 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
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 Jul 18, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.635(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407(9).
- Jun 6, 2023 to Jun 6, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jun 6, 2023 inspection
- Jun 6, 2023 inspection
- Jun 6, 2023 inspection
- Jun 6, 2023 inspection
- Jun 2, 2023Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Jun 2, 2023Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Jun 2, 2023Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Jun 2, 2023Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
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 Jul 12, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805(3).
- Jan 10, 2023 to Jan 23, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 23, 2023 inspection
- Jan 10, 2023 inspection
- Jan 10, 2023 inspection
- Jan 10, 2023 inspection
- Jan 10, 2023 inspection
- Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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 Jan 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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 Jan 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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 Jan 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
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 Jan 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.305(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
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 Jan 20, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- Jan 3, 2023 inspection
- 2022
- Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 746.1107(2).
- Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Standard 746.1107(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- Sep 30, 2022 to Sep 30, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 30, 2022 inspection
- Sep 1, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Sep 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 1, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Sep 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 1, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Sep 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Sep 1, 2022Self-reported incident1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Sep 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Aug 8, 2022 to Aug 8, 20224 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
- Aug 8, 2022 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Jan 24, 2023
- Capacity
- 176 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Anderson
- Website
- www.palestineymca.org
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557 N. State Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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