Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 5 cited deficiencies for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 6 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-16.

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

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Full citation history from HHSC (15)

• 2024-10-28 · 746.5531 · High

  Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-25. Correction verified: 2024-11-15.

  The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.

• 2024-10-28 · 746.1309(e) · Medium

  Documented Annual Training- Required Content

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-22. Correction verified: 2024-11-15.

  While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.

• 2024-10-28 · 745.641 · High

  AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-10-28. Correction verified: 2024-11-22.

  While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.

• 2024-10-28 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High

  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-08. Correction verified: 2024-11-15.

  While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.

• 2023-12-18 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High

  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-12-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.

• 2023-07-12 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High

  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-12. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.

• 2023-07-12 · 745.635(3) · High

  AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-12. Correction verified: 2023-07-18.

  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.

• 2023-06-02 · 746.2805(3) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-29. Correction verified: 2023-07-12.

  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.

• 2023-06-02 · 746.2805 · High

  Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-29. Correction verified: 2023-07-12.

  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.

• 2023-01-06 · 746.307(b)(4) · Medium High

  Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 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.

• 2023-01-06 · 746.1203(4) · High

  Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-23.

  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.

• 2023-01-06 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-01-23.

  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.

• 2022-11-08 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium

  Children's Records - Health Statement

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-08. Correction verified: 2022-11-18.

  Four children did not have healthcare statements.

• 2022-11-08 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High

  Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-08. Correction verified: 2022-11-18.

  Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.

• 2022-09-01 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-07. Correction verified: 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.