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AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 75
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $180
- year first permitted
- 2022
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About
About AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary
AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary is a licensed child care center in Arlington, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 22, 2022, for up to 75 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 11 rules across 7 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
- 75 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 75 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
AMA YMCA @ Short 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 @ Short Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 75 children
- Ages
- Preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2022
- License number
- #1728387- 809
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 13, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 10 visits · 11 rules in all · 11 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 10
- Records and paperwork 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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- May 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation has not updated/verified their liability insurance. This was due by 11/05/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Nov 14, 2025Visit2 rules cited
744.1055 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“The operation does not have a qualified director. The operation's director certificate expired on 08/14/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2025
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“Operation staff records were not available for review at the operation's main office.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2025
Oct 29, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.1055 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“The operation does not have a qualified director. The operation's director certificate expired on 08/14/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
Oct 15, 2025Visit1 rule cited
744.1055 - Director Certificate Not Renewed
“The operation does not have a qualified director. The operation's director certificate expired on 08/14/2025.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 29, 2025
Feb 20, 2025Visit2 rules cited
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One of the four staff members did not have current pediatric first aid on file, the most current certificate expired in April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One of the four staff member did not have current pediatric CPR on file, the most current certificate expired in April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 19, 2025
Jan 22, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One of the four staff member did not have current pediatric CPR on file, the most current certificate expired in April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“One of the four staff members did not have current pediatric first aid on file, the most current certificate expired in April 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 20, 2025
Dec 17, 2024Visit2 rules cited
744.1315(a) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Training in Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing and Choking.
“one of the four staff members did not have current pediatric first aid on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“One of the four staff member did not have current pediatric CPR on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 22, 2025
- Dec 16, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 8, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
Feb 28, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“One child with noted food allergies did not have a food allergy action plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 21, 2023
744.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
“Six of 8 children's records reviewed did not have signed documentation showing the parents were provided with a copy of the operational policies.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2023
Oct 21, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“The operation has three children with food allergies and no food allergy action plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2022
Sep 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to notify CCR of a change in site director for this location.”
Corrected during the visit
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“The operation has three children with food allergies and no food allergy action plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
Apr 8, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not have proof of current insurance during this visit.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022
Mar 1, 2022Visit2 rules cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to notify licensing that the cite director has changed.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 17, 2022
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The permit holder failed to designate a qualified site director for this location. The operation was cited 2 months ago for failing to notify licensing of change of site director.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2022
Jan 21, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation change site director and did not notify licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2022
Dec 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation did not notify licensing that they've change licensing.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2021
- Oct 13, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary
Is AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 22, 2022.
When was AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 13, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 11 rules across 7 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 11 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 @ Short Elementary care for?
75, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve preschoolers and school-age children.
Does AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 274-9622 to ask.
What is AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary's phone number?
(817) 274-9622.
Where is AMA YMCA @ Short Elementary?
2000 California Ln, Arlington, TX 76015. The nearest other daycare we list is Woods Chapel Baptist Early Childhood ED, 0.5 miles away.