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Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA

20 serious findings across 16 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: May 9, 2025.

11000 Merit Oaks Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382 · (281) 367-9622

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsThe Woodlands licensed centers, n=32

Serious findings0 critical, 20 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 0 investigations (16 visits). Most recent serious: May 9, 2025.

Critical0 vs median 0

34% of centers have at least one

Serious20 vs median 12

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2005Full Permit

Practical3p–6:30pMon–Fri · School · 60 places

Texas HHSC operation #851288- 2729 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providednot listed
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Feb 5, 2026 to Mar 16, 20268 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Mar 16, 2026 inspection
- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
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- Feb 5, 2026 inspection
2025
May 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Access to Personnel Records
  Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.909.
May 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Access to Personnel Records
  Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.909.
May 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Access to Personnel Records
  Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.909.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
May 9, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Access to Personnel Records
  Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.
  Corrected May 23, 2025, verified May 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.909.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 9, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
2024
May 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The program director's information has not been updated.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not completed a fire drill since January 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation has not completed a building/playground checklist since February 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.801(7).
May 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not completed a fire drill since January 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation has not completed a building/playground checklist since February 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The program director's information has not been updated.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
May 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The program director's information has not been updated.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation has not completed a building/playground checklist since February 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not completed a fire drill since January 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).
May 15, 2024Inspection
3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
  The operation has not completed a building/playground checklist since February 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.801(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Report Change in Director
  The program director's information has not been updated.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.303(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  The operation has not completed a fire drill since January 2024.
  Corrected May 24, 2024, verified May 24, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.3559(1).

Show 16 older visits, not counted above

2023
Aug 10, 2023 to Aug 10, 20234 inspections
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2022
Oct 13, 2022 to Oct 13, 20224 inspections
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- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
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- Oct 13, 2022 inspection
Sep 14, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Sep 14, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Sep 14, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Sep 14, 2022Assessment
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Oct 7, 2022, verified Oct 7, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).
Aug 12, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Designating Director
  The operation does not have a designated site director.
  Corrected Aug 26, 2022, verified Sep 14, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 744.201(4).

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