Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
Licensed Center · Port Lavaca, Calhoun County, TX · Operation No. 1791909
Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center holds a Full Permit issued August 6, 2024. In the state's 60-month public window it has 23 inspections on record with 27 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
August 6, 2024
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
63 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979-2939
The 60-month record
23
Inspections
0
Assessments
6
Self reports
27
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 11 · Medium High 7 · Medium 7 · Medium Low 2 · Low 0. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 |
| May 21, 2026 | Report | 1 |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 18, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Report | 0 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | 3 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Report | 6 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | 3 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Report | 1 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Report | 0 |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| May 30, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Inspection | 2 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
Deficiency records
May 26, 2026 Standard § 746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
High Verbatim from the agency record
An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.
Corrected: May 26, 2026
May 21, 2026 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly.
Corrected: June 18, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Medium Low Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.
Corrected: February 11, 2026
February 9, 2026 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.
Corrected: February 17, 2026
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.
Corrected: November 12, 2025
November 12, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children.
Corrected: November 12, 2025
October 16, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.
Corrected: October 16, 2025
October 6, 2025 Standard § 746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child.
Corrected: October 6, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
October 3, 2025 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.
Corrected: October 31, 2025
June 3, 2025 Standard § 746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.
Corrected: June 10, 2025
February 12, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.
Corrected: February 17, 2025
February 12, 2025 Standard § 746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.
Corrected: February 17, 2025
February 12, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.
Corrected: March 3, 2025
October 17, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.
Corrected: December 5, 2024
July 3, 2024 Standard § 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.
Corrected: July 8, 2024
May 30, 2024 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm.
Corrected: July 2, 2024
May 30, 2024 Standard § 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.
Corrected: July 2, 2024
April 29, 2024 Standard § 746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
April 29, 2024 Standard § 746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
High Verbatim from the agency record
There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.
Corrected: May 1, 2024
April 2, 2024 Standard § 746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.
Corrected: April 4, 2024
February 5, 2024 Standard § 746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
High Verbatim from the agency record
The operational policies were not complete.
Corrected: February 6, 2024
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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