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Big Spring Family YMCA

801 Owens St, Big Spring, TX 79720
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$140
year first permitted
1990

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About Big Spring Family YMCA

Big Spring Family YMCA is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 1, 1990, for up to 70 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 1 rule across 1 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-age

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday3:30 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Big Spring Family YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Howard County has a median price of $140 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.
Howard County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$155
Home daycare$138

Toddler

Center$144
Home daycare$131

Preschool

Center$140
Home daycare$129

School age

Center$132
Home daycare$122

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 Big Spring Family YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1990
License number
#250857
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 20, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 1 of 4 visits · 1 rule in all · 1 corrected

  • 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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  1. May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Aug 12, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines

      “A caregiver's CPR/First Aid Certification expired January 2025 and has been present at the operation daily.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2025

  3. Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Jan 10, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 4, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      744.901(7) - Required Personnel Records - Proof of Request for background check

      “One employee file does not have a background check eligibility letter.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      744.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit

      “One employee does not have a notarized employee affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on May 6, 2022

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 Big Spring Family YMCA

Is Big Spring Family YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 1, 1990.

When was Big Spring Family YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 20, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Big Spring Family YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 1 rule across 1 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 1 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 Big Spring Family YMCA care for?

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

Does Big Spring Family YMCA accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Big Spring Family YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Big Spring Family YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 267-8234 to ask.

What is Big Spring Family YMCA's phone number?

(432) 267-8234.

Where is Big Spring Family YMCA?

801 Owens St, Big Spring, TX 79720.

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