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Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA

512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 761024.7· 280 reviews
licensed capacity
130
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$185
year first permitted
1986
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About Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA

Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, Texas. The state has permitted it since March 21, 1986, for up to 130 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
130 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity130 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $185 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 Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
130 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
1986
License number
#301530- 4010
See the state's record

Summary

7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 18, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 7 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • 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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  1. Jun 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 17, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      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

      “This rule is being evaluated as part of an investigation. Evident showed that a child was left alone outside in the playground for approximately one minute.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2026

  3. Jan 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Mar 26, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Mar 24, 2025Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

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

      “The operation did not report incident that involved a child who received medical treatment.”

      The state verified the correction on May 1, 2025

  7. May 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Jun 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jun 5, 2023VisitNo rules cited
  10. Feb 23, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Jul 7, 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 Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA

Is Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued March 21, 1986.

When was Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 7 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA care for?

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

Does Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 332-3281 to ask.

What is Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA's phone number?

(817) 332-3281.

Where is Ella McFadden-Downtown YMCA?

512 Lamar St, Fort Worth, TX 76102. The nearest other daycare we list is Sundance-Downtown YMCA, under 0.1 miles away.

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