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Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA

800 Mercedes St, Benbrook, TX 76126
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$169
year first permitted
1986

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About Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA

Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA is a licensed child care center in Benbrook, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 22, 1986, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
80 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $169 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.
Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

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

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#180085- 4010
See the state's record

Summary

6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 14, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Staff training and qualifications 3
  • Records and paperwork 3
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Health, medication and illness 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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See all 14 visits
  1. May 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

      “There were thirty children present aged four to eleven years old with one caregiver. This was corrected at inspection when a second caregiver showed up.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Apr 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1107(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group

      “During the inspection a seventeen year old caregiver was observed alone with a group of children while the other staff took children to the restroom.”

      The state verified the correction on May 14, 2026

  3. Mar 4, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      HRC42.048(b) - AP Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)

      “The operation was currently caring for Pre-K age children which they are not licensed for at time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “During the inspection the operation had not conducted a Fire Drill for February.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1017(b) - Site Director Qualifications - Age - 21 if caring for Pre-K age, 18 if age 5 and up

      “During the inspection the site director was under 21 years old with Pre-K age children.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2517(6) - Children Handwashing After Feeding or Touching Animals

      “During inspection a parent brought in a dog and the children were observed petting it then failed to wash hands after.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1107(b)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group

      “During the inspection I observed a seventeen year old caregiver take children to the restroom alone without another caregiver present.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care

      “The operation failed to report to CCR they would be adding Pre-K age children to the program.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(a)(4) - 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 inspection I observed children walk into a electrical closet unsupervised, behind the curtain on the stage unsupervised, and a child crying in the hallway alone by exit door.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 9, 2026

  4. Feb 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Apr 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The program did not conduct a fire drill in March 2023. The violation was corrected durng the inspection. The site director had to children to conduct a fire drill during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.1037(a)(3) - Documentation for Directors - Verification of Meeting Requirements

      “The program director and site director did not have copies of their director's certififate.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 26, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(1) - Posting Requirements-License

      “The programs display board was not set up at the start of the inspection. The violation was corrected during the inspection. The site-director set the board up.”

      Corrected during the visit

  7. Aug 29, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 14, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an inspection and found to be deficient when the children in care did not have an individual storage system in place for belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2022

  10. Oct 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings

      “This standard was evaluated as part of an inspection and found to be deficient when the children in care did not have an individual storage system in place for belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “This standard was evaluated and found to be deficient when the operation did not have documentation of emergency drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2022

Show 4 earlier visits
  1. Mar 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Nov 30, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file. The enrollment file stated the child must have an EPI Pen in the event of severe reaction. Photograph of admission form taken during inspection. 11/30/2021 - The violation has been re-cited.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 2, 2021

  3. Nov 17, 2021Visit3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file. The enrollment file stated the child must have an EPI Pen in the event of severe reaction. Photograph of admission form taken during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium Low risk

      744.1503 - Definition of Group

      “For approximatley 15 minutes the program was out of ratio. There were 45 children with two caregives.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The program failed to report to Child Care Regulation and incident that occurred on 11/1/2021. A child fell from playground equipment and received an arm injury which required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

  4. Nov 17, 2021Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “A child in care did not have a food allergy plan on file. The enrollment file stated the child must have an EPI Pen in the event of severe reaction. Photograph of admission form taken during inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 30, 2021

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium Low risk

      744.1503 - Definition of Group

      “For approximatley 15 minutes the program was out of ratio. There were 45 children with two caregives.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 30, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization

      “The program failed to report to Child Care Regulation and incident that occurred on 11/1/2021. A child fell from playground equipment and received an arm injury which required medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2021

Copied from Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation on October 1, 2026; the state's records start around Sep 2021. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA

Is Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 22, 1986.

When was Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 14, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 12 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 Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA care for?

80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA accept child care subsidies?

Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.

What are Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 825-6009 to ask.

What is Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA's phone number?

(817) 825-6009.

Where is Benbrook Elementary - Westside YMCA?

800 Mercedes St, Benbrook, TX 76126. The nearest other daycare we list is Dreamz Learning Center, 0.7 miles away.

Sources: Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).