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Helena YMCA

2800 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627
licensed capacity
75
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$120
year first permitted
1999

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About Helena YMCA

Helena YMCA is a licensed child care center in Nederland, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 9, 1999, for up to 75 children, serving school-age children.

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

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 4 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
75 children

Hours

Hours

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

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity75 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Helena YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Jefferson County has a median price of $120 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.
Jefferson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$135
Home daycare$124

Toddler

Center$128
Home daycare$119

Preschool

Center$125
Home daycare$118

School age

Center$120
Home daycare$113

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 Helena YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
75 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
1999
License number
#542224- 11011
See the state's record

Summary

4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 18, 2026: 2 rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 4 rules in all · 4 corrected

  • Health, medication and illness 3
  • Safety and hazards 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. Mar 18, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

      “The operation did not have a thermometer in the first aid kit.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 20, 2026

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.605(15) - Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan

      “The operation has one child enrolled with a food allergy and no food allergy plan in their file.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2026

  2. Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Nov 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 6, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a)(7) - First Aid Kit Incomplete - Thermometer, preferably non-glass

      “The first aid kit did not have a thermometer available.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The operation is not conducting monthly fire drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2023

  5. Dec 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 15, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact

      “One of five children records evaluated did not have an emergency contact other than a parent available.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 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 Helena YMCA

Is Helena YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 9, 1999.

When was Helena YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 18, 2026, with 2 rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Helena YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 4 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 4 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 Helena YMCA care for?

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

Does Helena YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Helena YMCA's hours?

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

How much does Helena YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 962-6644 to ask.

What is Helena YMCA's phone number?

(409) 962-6644.

Where is Helena YMCA?

2800 Helena Ave, Nederland, TX 77627. The nearest other daycare we list is Holy Cross Lutheran ECE, 0.1 miles away.

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