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Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 2005
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About Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA
Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA is a licensed child care center in The Woodlands, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 29, 2005, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 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
6 wk
6 mo
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12 yr
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Montgomery County has a median price of $156 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2005
- License number
- #851288- 2729
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Mar 16, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected
- Records and paperwork 2
- Staff training and qualifications 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- 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.
The state lists conditions on this permit.
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See all 8 visits
- Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 9, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
744.909 - Access to Personnel Records
“Personnel records were not available for reveiw during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on May 26, 2025
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 9, 2025
May 15, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
744.801(7) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Playground Maintenance Records
“The operation has not completed a building/playground checklist since February 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The program director's information has not been updated.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not completed a fire drill since January 2024.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2024
- Aug 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 14, 2022Visit1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 7, 2022
Aug 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
744.201(4) - Designating Director
“The operation does not have a designated site director.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 14, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA
Is Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 29, 2005.
When was Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on March 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 4 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 Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 367-9622 to ask.
What is Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA's phone number?
(281) 367-9622.
Where is Joel Deretchin Elementary YMCA?
11000 Merit Oaks Dr, The Woodlands, TX 77382. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Lambs of Grace, 0.2 miles away.