Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas 77979
815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca, Texas 77979. (361) 551-2562.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 27 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Calhoun County: 4
- 11 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 25 inspections on record
- Not star-rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
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?
27 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 12 child care providers in Calhoun County had 4.
25 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 20, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File, at the inspection on May 26, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual, at the report to the state on Oct 3, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device, at the report to the state on Oct 3, 2025
8 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
27 deficiencies in 11 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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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 Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
May 26, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.”
May 21, 2026: report to the state1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on information gathered, children’s diapers were not changed promptly.”
Feb 9, 2026: inspection3 deficiencies
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“Two out of six children’s files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.”
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Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.”
Nov 12, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
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Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.”
Oct 16, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
Oct 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“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.”
Oct 3, 2025: report to the state6 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“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.”
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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 the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“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.”
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Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.”
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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 caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.”
Jun 3, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.”
Feb 12, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.”
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Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.”
Oct 17, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.”
Jul 3, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of six children’s files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.”
May 30, 2024: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“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.”
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Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.”
Apr 29, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Smoke Detectors Testing
“There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.”
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Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.”
Apr 2, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.”
Feb 5, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were not complete.”
All 33 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 5, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 26, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 21, 2026 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 20, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 18, 2026 | Report to the state | Outcome pending |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 28, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Report to the state | 6 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 11, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 15, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 3, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 30, 2024 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 29, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Aug 6, 2024.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 63 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 8 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 Oct 24, 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 star-rated in Texas Rising Star (TWC’s code: ELD).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 12 child care providers in Calhoun County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 4; this one had 27.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Tots and Tikes Learning Center | 2 |
| Babies & Beyond Daycare | 4 |
| Calhoun County YMCA - Summer Camp | 4 |
| Gingerbread School and Daycare | 8 |
| Tots and Tikes Learning Center #2 | 2 |
| Ink Port Lavaca Ehs/Hs | 10 |
| Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center This child care provider | 27 |
| Ladybug Preschool | 0 |
| Bright Day Preschool, LLC | 0 |
| Calhoun County YMCA Jr Afterschool Care | 4 |
| Calhoun County YMCA Hjm Afterschool Care | 3 |
| Coastal Kids Day Care | 15 |
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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 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).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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