Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
Licensed Center · Elkhart, Anderson County, TX · Operation No. 1748878
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart holds a Full Permit issued January 24, 2023. In the state's 60-month public window it has 14 inspections on record with 15 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
January 24, 2023
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
176 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
557 N. State Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839-2059
The 60-month record
14
Inspections
0
Assessments
2
Self reports
15
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 5 · Medium 2 · Medium Low 0 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| May 21, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 27, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jul 18, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jun 6, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 2, 2023 | Report | 2 |
| Jan 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 10, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Jan 3, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2022 | Inspection | 2 |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 1, 2022 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
Deficiency records
October 28, 2024 Standard § 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
High Verbatim from the agency record
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Corrected: October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Corrected: November 8, 2024
October 28, 2024 Standard § 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Corrected: November 22, 2024
October 28, 2024 Standard § 746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Corrected: November 25, 2024
December 18, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Corrected: December 18, 2023
July 12, 2023 Standard § 746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Corrected: July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 Standard § 745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: July 12, 2023
June 2, 2023 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 29, 2023
June 2, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: June 29, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
January 6, 2023 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: January 20, 2023
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Corrected: December 8, 2022
November 8, 2022 Standard § 746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Corrected: December 8, 2022
September 1, 2022 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
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.
Corrected: September 7, 2022
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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