Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
Data Freshness & Provenance
Inspection coverage
36 inspections on record
Active providers
License status: Open
Last refreshed
April 3, 2026
Latest inspection
December 17, 2025
Provenance
Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring
Quick Facts
These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.
Updated April 3, 2026
- Provider
- Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart
- License number
- 1748878
- Location
- 557 N. STATE HWY 19, Elkhart, TX 75839
- Status
- Open
- Safety grade
- F (Poor), score 45.0/100
- Inspection record
- 36 inspections, last inspected December 17, 2025
- Provenance
- Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.
Safety Scorecard
60
Total Violations
Dec 17, 2025
Last Inspection
176
Capacity
Violation Timeline
Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.
All Violations (60)
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-08
The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-25
While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-10-28
While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.
Resolution: Corrected: 2024-11-22
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-07-12
During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-06-29
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-20
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
Four children did not have healthcare statements.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-12-08
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
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.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-09-07
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart's safety grade?
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 45.0 out of 100.
How many violations does Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart have?
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart has 60 total violations on record, including 52 critical, 8 serious, and 0 minor.
When was Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart last inspected?
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart was last inspected on December 17, 2025.