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Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 63
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Port Lavaca, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 6, 2024, for up to 63 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 32 visits in the last 3 years and cited 27 rules across 15 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 63 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 63 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Calhoun County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 63 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1791909
Summary
32 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 15 of 32 visits · 27 rules in all · 27 corrected
- Records and paperwork 6
- Discipline and child guidance 6
- Safety and hazards 4
- Supervision and ratios 4
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Food and nutrition 2
- Safe sleep 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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jun 26, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 26, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“An infant was observed swaddled in a crib. Note: The director immediately removed the swaddle when it was brought to her attention.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 5, 2026
May 21, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
“Based on information gathered, children's diapers were not changed promptly.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 26, 2026
- May 20, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Show 22 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 24, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 20, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Feb 9, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Two out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a pre employment affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two out of six children's files evaluated lacked an immunization record on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One out of six personnel files evaluated lacked a notarized affidavit on file.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 11, 2026
- Nov 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 12, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
“One child was observed sitting in a bucket seat that required safety straps. The safety straps were not being used.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver had 8 children alone in a room. The age of the children was 12m-18m old. The caregiver is only allowed to have 5 children with the specified age of 12m-17m old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver had 20 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 5 children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2025
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 16, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“Recite: One caregiver was caring for 9 children during nap time. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 4 children.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
Oct 6, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was caring for 8 children. The specified age of the group was 12months-17months old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children. One caregiver was alone with 16 children. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. This puts the caregiver out of ratio by 1 child.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 16, 2025
Oct 3, 2025Visit6 rules cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that that a caregiver aggressively threw a sock at a child's face. It was determined that a child was thrown against a wall to be placed in time out. It was determined that a caregiver jumped flinch at a child to intimidate the child.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a 2-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was yelling at children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that caregivers are using their cell phones for personal use while supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.2505(3) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Items Accessible to Children
“During the course of the investigation, it was determined that caregivers turn shelves around where children do not have access to toys.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of the investigation. it was determined that a caregiver grabbed and pulled a child by the arm and drug the child across the floor.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2025
Jun 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“Seven infant feeding instructions have not been updated in the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
Feb 12, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies lacked complete information regarding physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection was last conducted 1/25/24.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable Diseases
“The operational policies lacked information regarding vaccine preventable diseases for employees.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2025
- Dec 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 17, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Two caregivers did not use good judgement when there was a delay with checking on a child who had fallen and was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2024
- Aug 20, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 15, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“One out of six children's files evaluated lacked an address for the emergency contact.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 8, 2024
- Jun 5, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
May 30, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to use good judgement when she inappropriately picked an infant up out of the crib by the infant's leg and arm.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 2, 2024
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“The operation failed to notify the parent timely of a situation that placed or may have placed their child at risk for injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
Apr 29, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“There was no documentation of the fire extinguishers being inspected for February or March 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“There was no documentation of the smoke detector testing for February or Mach 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2024
Apr 2, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Four infants were lacking infant feeding instructions.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 4, 2024
Feb 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operational policies were not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
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FAQ
Questions about Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center
Is Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 6, 2024.
When was Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 32 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 27 rules across 15 of 32 visits in the last 3 years; 27 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 Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center care for?
63, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 551-2562 to ask.
What is Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center's phone number?
(361) 551-2562.
Where is Griffin YMCA Early Learning Center?
815 North Benavides Street, Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The nearest other daycare we list is Ladybug Preschool, 0.2 miles away.