YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School
A licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas 77901
1806 E Colorado St, Victoria, Texas 77901. (361) 575-0511.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 36 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Victoria County: 6
- 10 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 24 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
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What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
36 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 53 child care providers in Victoria County had 6.
24 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 6, 2026: 3 deficiencies cited.
Rated High by Texas: Policies Comply with Rules, at the inspection on Jul 8, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children, at the inspection on Mar 10, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Required Immunizations, at the inspection on Mar 10, 2026
7 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
36 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Oct 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Oct 6, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“In two of the classrooms, there was not a changing mate for diaper changing.”
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The trash cans in all 5 classroom do not have lids.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“Assignment cots were not available for review in one of the classrooms during the walkthrough/rest time. **Corrected at inspection when the cots were labeled by number and then a list was provided on which cot belong to which child.”
Jul 21, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Based on information gathered, the bathroom had a urine odor.”
Jul 8, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation lacked operational polices number 9, 18, and 26.”
Mar 24, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers had a group of 33 children. The specified age of this group was 3 years old. The maximum group size for two caregivers with the specified age of 3 is 30 children. The caregivers were out of ratio by 3 children.”
Mar 10, 2026: inspection4 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the 3 year old classroom. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregivers removed the wipes.”
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Required Immunizations
“One out of six children files lacked current immunizations.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have infant feeding schedules.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“One out of six children files lacked a required health statement.”
Jan 7, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Clorox wipes, sanitizer, and deodorizer were accessible to children in the toddler room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Prek 3 room.”
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Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The infant room and both toddler rooms did not have the activity plans posted.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“The children’s cots were not labeled in the infant room and both toddler rooms.”
Jul 2, 2025: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would repeatedly step out of the classroom leaving a group of children unsupervised.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a two-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for two minutes.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of an investigation regarding unexplained bruising to a child’s arms, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed the child while attempting to redirect them, which may have resulted in the injuries.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was on their phone multiple times throughout the day.”
Mar 3, 2025: inspection9 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Four out of seven personnel files lacked the required 24 hours of training.”
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Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“In the infant room, the bottles and sippy cups were not labeled.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill around the slide that is outdoors was not the appropriate depth of 6 inches.”
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Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“One out of seven personnel files lacked training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of seven personnel files lacked the required 6 topics of training.”
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Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The director did not have training on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
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Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not complete training in the required 6 topics.”
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Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One out of eight children files lacked a physician statement.”
Feb 21, 2025: report to the state4 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“Children were observed walking to the restroom unsupervised.”
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was on the phone while a child was injured.”
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Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 5 year old child was placed in the infant room. The youngest infant in the classroom was 16 months old. The age gap is more than 18 months difference.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.”
Apr 3, 2024: inspection6 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child was observed in the hallway alone, drinking from the water fountain.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
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Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director lacked training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), understanding early childhood brain development.”
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Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Three classrooms placed snack directly on the table. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
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Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Two caregivers were observed not washing their hands after changing children’s diapers.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children were observed not washing their hands after diapering changing.”
12 deficiencies older than three years
May 4, 2023: inspection5 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director employee file was missing the required training hours for year 2021-2022.”
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Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two out of six employee files lacked the required training for the prevention of Child Maltreatment.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two out of six employee files lacked the required 6 topics of training.”
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Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child’s Name
“Three classrooms did not have the children cots labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers utilized a number chart and wrote numbers on the cots.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four out of six employee records lacked a completed affidavit.”
May 24, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Recite: The operation’s annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
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Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“Recite: The operation did not have an additional employee in the building during nap time.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Recite: The outdoor playground structure is lacking six inches of loose-fill surfacing.”
May 13, 2022: inspection4 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation’s annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
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Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“At the time of inspection, the director was counted in ratio during nap time, and did not have an additional employee in the building.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The outdoor playground structure is lacking six inches of loose-fill surfacing.”
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Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted a fire drill since March 2022.”
All 27 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 8, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Apr 15, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 3, 2025 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Report to the state | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 3, 2024 | Inspection | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 4, 2023 | Inspection | 5 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 24, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| May 13, 2022 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Jan 30, 2015.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 73 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 3 reports to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 53 child care providers in Victoria County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 36.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School This child care provider | 36 |
| A+ Kidz Care Learning Center 2, LLC | 8 |
| Tiny Sprouts Academy | 3 |
| Victoria Christian School | 17 |
| Bonnie Catherine Taylor | 41 |
| YMCA Youth Adventure Camp | 20 |
| Angelita Arlene Hernandez | Not given |
| Kidversity LLC, DBA It’s A Small World Nursery School | 17 |
| Fresh Start Christian Learning Center LLC | 13 |
| Trinity Advance Learning Center | 11 |
| YMCA Prime Time Dudley | 3 |
| YMCA Prime Time Rowland | 2 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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