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Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA

8601 Old Decatur Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179
licensed capacity
45
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
1986

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About Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA

Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 25, 1986, for up to 45 children, serving preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 11 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

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
Closed today
Licensed capacity
45 children

Hours

Hours

Monday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:40 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity45 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA 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.
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 Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
45 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#214137- 4010
See the state's record

Summary

11 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit May 26, 2026: 1 rule cited

Rules cited on 8 of 11 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 4
  • Records and paperwork 4
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Building, equipment and play areas 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 26, 2026Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing

      “Caregiver at operation inspection on 5/20/26 did not have up to date first aid training available for review. Caregiver was observed having unsupervised access to children in care.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

  2. May 20, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(a)(1)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Orientation

      “Two caregivers present at time of inspection did not have a complete operation specific orientation available to review at time of inspection. This was corrected at time of inspection when director conducted a orientation and documentation was shared with CCR.”

      Corrected during the visit

  3. Mar 25, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Mar 12, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. Aug 29, 2025Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “The operation was unable to provide employee records for evaluation during hours of operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 2, 2025

  6. Aug 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2659 - Medication No Longer Used

      “The operation had expired prescription medication that was prescribed to a child no longer in care stored on site.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.303(4) - Report Change in Director

      “The site director resigned in December of 2024. The operation failed to report the change to CCR.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 13, 2025

  7. Oct 24, 2024Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.1321(b) - Block certification training include hours and topics

      “2 block training staff certificates reviewed did not specify the time spent for each topic of training.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 25, 2024

  8. Oct 22, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Oct 16, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.301(6) - Notification of Change in Hours, Days, Months of Operation

      “The operation provided care for children outside of their listed hours of operation on 10/15/24 and did not notify Child Care Regulation as required. The director stated that this school year, the after school program is providing care during some school holidays, such as student holidays or teacher work days. This was corrected at inspection by the director notifying of the changes and a school calendar being provided.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1607 - Maximum Group Size

      “Two caregivers had 39 children in care, ages 4 to 10 years old, which exceeded the maximum group size of 35.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 22, 2024

  10. Dec 8, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 15 clock hours Annual Training for Caregivers & Site Directors

      “One caregiver annual trainings were not available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 20, 2023

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Dec 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “Operation had not been conducting monthly maintenance checklist. Operation performed monthly active play checklist at time of inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

      “The latest inspection form was not posted or available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “One child with food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 6, 2023

  2. Feb 14, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules

      “When a program location is without a program or site director, it is important for someone from mangement visit the program site to ensure the program is being run in compliance with the Minimum Standard Rules.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation does not have any documenation showing they program has conducted a severe weather or lock-down drill since August or 2022. The violation was corrected at the time of inspection. The staff present had the children do both a lock-down and severe weather drills.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2653(a)(1) - Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated

      “The operation did not have a medication authorization signed by the parent for medication for one child.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023

  3. Jan 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.201(4) - Designating Director

      “The program has not had a program director or site-director for at least two months. 2/13/2023 -The violation has been re-cited. The operation does not have a qualified site-director.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 13, 2023

  4. Apr 13, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.3559(4) - Documentation of Drills

      “The operation has not documented its monthly fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

      “The operation did not have the most recent licensing form posted it was dated from 2020.”

      The state verified the correction on Apr 20, 2022

  5. Feb 17, 2022InspectionNo rules cited

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 Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA

Is Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 25, 1986.

When was Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on May 26, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 11 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 8 of 11 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 Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA care for?

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

Does Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:40 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 401-9742 to ask.

What is Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA's phone number?

(817) 401-9742.

Where is Bryson Elementary - Northwest YMCA?

8601 Old Decatur Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76179. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA HATLEY Elementary, 0.8 miles away.

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