Bauer School Readiness Academy
108 NW 9th St, Big Spring, TX
Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy
- licensed capacity
- 61
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2023
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About
About Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy
Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy is a licensed child care center in Big Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 5, 2023, for up to 61 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 61 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 61 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Howard County has a median price of $144 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$155
Home daycare$138
Toddler
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Preschool
Center$140
Home daycare$129
School age
Center$132
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 61 children
- Ages
- Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2023
- License number
- #1756553
Summary
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 30, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
- Background checks 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Apr 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 20, 2026Visit1 rule cited
746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
“A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 survey conducted January 20, 2026, revealed the operation failed to report the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by the January 15, 2026, deadline.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 21, 2026
May 1, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“Two children out of 10 children's files evaluated did not have current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Four children over the age of four years did not have a vision and Hearing screening completed. Two children turned 5 years this year, one child turned 5 years in 2024, and one child turned 4 years September 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
745.621(a)(2) - AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
“An employee without a background check was present at the operation with access to children.”
The state verified the correction on May 28, 2024
- Dec 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 14, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 7, 2023Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
“This standard was evaluated and found to be out of compliance when a caregiver placed a child in a restrictive device to discipline the child.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 8, 2023
- Apr 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.1205(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
“A child was in the hallway bathroom alone. The caregiver was in the classroom with the rest of the children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 24, 2023
- Mar 1, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 3 earlier visits
Jan 5, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“A child with a sever food allergy does not have an allergy emergency plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“Daily activity schedule is not posted in the classrooms for each age group.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child does not have a record of immunizations in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.301(5) - Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
“The operation added school age care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation. This was corrected at inspection when the director informed Child Care Regulation of the added service.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
746.403(b) - Posting Requirements - Child's Food Allergy Plans
“A child's severe food allergies was not posted in the kitchen where food is prepared.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 11, 2023
- Nov 9, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy
Is Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 5, 2023.
When was Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 5 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 YMCA Kids Academy care for?
61, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (432) 270-6023 to ask.
What is Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy's phone number?
(432) 270-6023.
Where is Big Spring YMCA Kids Academy?
409 Goliad St, Big Spring, TX 79720. The nearest other daycare we list is Bauer School Readiness Academy, 0.8 miles away.