Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center

Inspection history

A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.

Below is every visit in the state's files from December 8, 2021 to October 8, 2026, newest first: 45 visits and 22 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.

1. October 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

2. October 6, 2026 · Investigation · Findings pending

3. August 5, 2026 · Inspection · No citations

4. August 4, 2026 · Investigation · No citations

5. November 10, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

6. October 2, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

7. September 24, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

8. May 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

9. April 29, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

10. April 22, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

11. April 18, 2025 · Investigation · No citations

12. March 12, 2025 · Inspection · No citations

13. June 20, 2024 · Investigation · No citations

14. May 22, 2024 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: June 21, 2024 · Correction verified: June 14, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.

15. April 19, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

16. April 17, 2024 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations

17. March 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

18. January 26, 2024 · Inspection · No citations

19. January 24, 2024 · Investigation · 1 citation

    • 746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 29, 2024 · Correction verified: March 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

20. November 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

21. September 17, 2023 · Investigation · 5 citations

    • 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 30, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.

    • 746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.

    • 746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2023 · Correction verified: November 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

22. September 6, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

23. April 19, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

24. March 13, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

25. March 7, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

26. February 24, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

27. February 23, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations

    • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: March 13, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

28. February 23, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

29. February 17, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

30. February 15, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 3 citations

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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

    • 746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 27, 2023 · Correction verified: March 7, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

31. February 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations

32. February 8, 2023 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2023 · Correction verified: February 23, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

33. September 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

34. August 31, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

35. August 26, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

36. August 18, 2022 · Assessment · No citations

37. July 14, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 22, 2022 · Correction verified: August 31, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

38. May 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

39. May 11, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

40. April 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

41. April 7, 2022 · Investigation · 2 citations

    • 746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2022 · Correction verified: April 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 20, 2022 · Correction verified: April 18, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

42. February 10, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

43. January 25, 2022 · Inspection · No citations

44. December 20, 2021 · Inspection · 1 citation

    • 746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: January 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      Transport driver did not have transportation training.

45. December 8, 2021 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 2 citations

    • 746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent

      Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

    • 746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training

      Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 14, 2022 · Correction verified: January 13, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No

      Inspector's notes (as published)

      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.

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Sources

• HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
• HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
• HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.

All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.