Ms. Kim's Kids
Arlington, TX 76013 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 100
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary
AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 7, 2023, for up to 100 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 100 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 100 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $180 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$199
Home daycare$177
Toddler
Center$185
Home daycare$168
Preschool
Center$180
Home daycare$166
School age
Center$169
Home daycare$157
State record
Inspection reports for AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 100 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1750700- 809
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jan 20, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 6 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Records and paperwork 1
- Staff training and qualifications 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jan 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
“Liability Insurance verification needed. It was due on 9/20/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2025
- Aug 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“Documentation not submitted for site director change.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
Oct 16, 2023Visit1 rule cited
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“Menu was not posted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2023
Sep 27, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily Menu, Including All Snacks and Meals Prepared or Served
“Menu was not posted during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2023
Feb 10, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“One of 10 children's records reviewed did not have an emergency contact person listed other than the parents.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023
744.603(a)(1) - Children's Records - Enrollment Agreement
“Ten of 10 children's children's records reviewed did not have signed documentation showing the family receive the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
744.605(12) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Medical Authorization
“Ten of 10 children's file reviewed did not have signed emergency authorization on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
Dec 12, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation has made a change in controlling persons and failed to notify Childcare Regulation or update the provider portal.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation changed director in mid-November and failed to notify Childcare regulation timely.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022
Show 2 earlier visits
Nov 10, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving
“There are background checks that have not been inactivated for individuals that have been gone from the operation for at least three weeks.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation does not have any documentation showing the monthly playground check has been completed for this school year.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
744.305(a)(7) - Report Change in Controlling Person
“The operation did not updated the online provider portal for controlling persons when people have left.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation has been without a site director for at least the last three weeks. The governing body failed to notify CCR of the change in the site director at this location.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 11, 2022
- Aug 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary
Is AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 7, 2023.
When was AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on January 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 2 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary care for?
100, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 989-9622 to ask.
What is AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary's phone number?
(817) 989-9622.
Where is AMA YMCA @ Duff Elementary?
3100 Lynnwood Dr, Arlington, TX 76013. The nearest other daycare we list is Ms. Kim's Kids, 0.3 miles away.