Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
5500 N Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 16 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 24, 2024.
44 inspections · 32 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Drop-In Care,Transportation to/from School ,Field Trips
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06:30 AM-06:00 PM
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- Snacks providedListed
- Before-school careNot listed
- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolListed
- Drop-in careListed
- Part-time careNot listed
- Field tripsListed
- Skill classesNot listed
- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
- AccreditedNot listed
- Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted
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Evidence, with the follow-through.
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12 critical, 16 serious findings across 76 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jan 24, 2024.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
7 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.613(b) (4 visits); 746.1205(a)(4) (4 visits); 746.2805 (4 visits); 746.2803(4)(D) (4 visits); 746.307(c) (4 visits); 746.1203(5) (4 visits); 746.1201(4) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 14, 2024.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
176 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.
State verification published Jun 14, 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
- Aug 4, 2026 to Aug 5, 20264 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Aug 4, 2026 complaint investigation
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- 2025
- Mar 12, 2025 to Nov 10, 202520 inspections and 12 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Sep 24, 2025 complaint investigation
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- 2024
- Jun 20, 2024 to Jun 20, 20244 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Jun 20, 2024 complaint investigation
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- May 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
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 Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- May 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
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 Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- May 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
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 Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- May 22, 2024Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
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 Jun 14, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(b).
- Jan 26, 2024 to Apr 19, 202412 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
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- Apr 17, 2024 self-reported incident
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- Apr 17, 2024 self-reported incident
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- Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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 Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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 Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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 Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
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 Mar 7, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1205(a)(4).
- 2023
- Nov 16, 2023 to Nov 16, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Nov 16, 2023 inspection
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- Sep 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
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 Nov 16, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- Sep 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
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 Nov 16, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- Sep 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
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 Nov 16, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- Sep 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
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 Nov 16, 2023. Standard 746.307(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
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 Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2803(4)(D).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.
Correction verified Nov 16, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(5).
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- Feb 23, 2023 to Sep 6, 202321 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Feb 23, 2023Self-reported incident3 findings · 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. 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- Feb 23, 2023Self-reported incident3 findings · 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. 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- Feb 23, 2023 to Feb 23, 20232 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
- Feb 23, 2023Self-reported incident3 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 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- 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. 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- Feb 23, 2023Self-reported incident3 findings · 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. 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 13, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- Feb 17, 2023 to Feb 23, 20235 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 23, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 17, 2023 inspection
- Feb 15, 2023Self-reported incident3 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. 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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- 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 report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Feb 15, 2023Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- 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 report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Feb 15, 2023Self-reported incident3 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. 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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- 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 report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Feb 15, 2023Self-reported incident3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1003(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- 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 report to the parent within the required time frame.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.307(b)(4).
- Feb 9, 2023 to Feb 9, 20234 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 9, 2023 inspection
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- Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 findings · 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- 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 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 Feb 23, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 2022
- Aug 18, 2022 to Sep 19, 202212 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Sep 19, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 31, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 26, 2022 inspection
- Aug 18, 2022 assessment
- Aug 18, 2022 assessment
- Aug 18, 2022 assessment
- Aug 18, 2022 assessment
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
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 Aug 31, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1203(4).
- Apr 8, 2022 to May 19, 202212 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- May 19, 2022 inspection
- May 19, 2022 inspection
- May 19, 2022 inspection
- May 19, 2022 inspection
- May 11, 2022 inspection
- May 11, 2022 inspection
- May 11, 2022 inspection
- May 11, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 8, 2022 inspection
- Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 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 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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 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 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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 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 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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
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 Apr 18, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Jan 25, 2022 to Feb 10, 20228 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Feb 10, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- Jan 25, 2022 inspection
- 2021
- Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
Transport driver did not have transportation training.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2022. Standard 746.1301(7)(A).
- Dec 8, 2021Self-reported incident2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
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 Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
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 Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- Dec 8, 2021Self-reported incident2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
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 Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
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 Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Dec 8, 2021Self-reported incident2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
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 Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
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 Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Dec 8, 2021Self-reported incident2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
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 Jan 13, 2022. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
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 Jan 10, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.707.
- Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
- Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.
Correction verified Oct 19, 2021. Standard 746.901(4).
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued May 14, 1999
- Capacity
- 220 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Not accepted
- County
- Anderson
- Website
- www.palestineymca.org
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5500 N Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801
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