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321 Thompson Dr, Kerrville, TX
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Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary
- licensed capacity
- 30
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $149
- year first permitted
- 2007
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About Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary
Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary is a licensed child care center in Kerrville, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 3, 2007, for up to 30 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 30 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 30 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Kerr County has a median price of $149 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$171
Home daycare$154
Toddler
Center$160
Home daycare$148
Preschool
Center$156
Home daycare$146
School age
Center$149
Home daycare$139
State record
Inspection reports for Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 30 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2007
- License number
- #868232- 5291
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 3 of 4 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 2
- Records and paperwork 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Supervision and ratios 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 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“A child with a food allergy plan on file did not have the plan signed by the doctor or parent.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2026
Sep 29, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
744.2005(b)(1) - Written Activity Plans - Identify Groups and Plan Dates
“An activity plan for the week was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 9, 2025
744.605(14) - Required Admission Information - Special School-age Permissions
“There was no documentation on file at the operation granting a child who attends the program to walk home. The enrollment form did not contain permission for the child to leave the program on their own. NOTE: The child was not in attendance during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
744.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“A copy of the operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
744.3113(d) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months
“Maintenance checklists for both the building and playground areas were not available for inspection despite blank forms being available.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“A child with a posted allergy plan did not contain the parent's signature.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
- Feb 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
“The designated Site Director completed 3 out of 6 child development training hours for the evaluation period of 8/21-7/22.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
744.2507(9) - Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment
“The operation utilizes Clorox wipes only to clean and sanitize table tops. A spray bottle sanitizing system has not been provided for the caregivers to use. NOTE: This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
Jan 17, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training-6 Hours of Required Topics
“The designated Site Director completed 3 out of 6 child development training hours for the evaluation period of 8/21-7/22.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
744.2507(9) - Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment
“The operation utilizes Clorox wipes only to clean and sanitize table tops. A spray bottle sanitizing system has not been provided for the caregivers to use. NOTE: This is a re-cite.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 16, 2023
Jan 5, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
744.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“A copy of the operation's Liability Insurance Policy was not available at the operation to verify it was current.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
744.2507(9) - Sanitize Table Tops, Furniture, Equipment
“Tables were sanitized with a Clorox wipe only before children were served snack.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“1 out of 5 child files reviewed did not contain a complete address for the emergency contact person listed.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 17, 2023
Feb 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
744.3553(4) - Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care until Children Released
“The operation's emergency preparedness plan did not contain information on how the operation will ensure the children are supervised and care will be continued at the relocation area if they can not return to the operation due to an evacuation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
“The operation's first aid kit was missing tweezers.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2022
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary
Is Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 3, 2007.
When was Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 3 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary care for?
30, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary's hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (830) 896-8000 to ask.
What is Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary's phone number?
(830) 896-8000.
Where is Kerr County YMCA - Starkey Elementary?
1030 W Main St, Kerrville, TX 78028. The nearest other daycare we list is Kerr County YMCA - Tally Elementary, 1.2 miles away.