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Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

557 N. State Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839
licensed capacity
176
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$124
year first permitted
2023
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About Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart is a licensed child care center in Elkhart, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 24, 2023, for up to 176 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 9 visits in the last 3 years and cited 5 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM

Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
176 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Thursday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
ApproachFaith-based (Christian principles)
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity176 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Anderson 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.
Anderson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$124
Home daycare$114

Toddler

Center$118
Home daycare$110

Preschool

Center$115
Home daycare$108

School age

Center$110
Home daycare$104

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 Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
176 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1748878
See the state's record

Summary

9 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 16, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 2 of 9 visits · 5 rules in all · 5 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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.

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  1. Sep 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 23, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  3. May 21, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Dec 17, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  5. Oct 9, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. May 27, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. May 23, 2025VisitNo rules cited
  8. Oct 28, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation

      “While doing an inspection, a caregiver that did not have an eligible background check was present at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 22, 2024

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “While revewing trainings, 2 staff members did not have training in the required topics.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “While doing a walk through one classroom had a sink that was detaching from the wall and paint was peeling around it.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5531 - Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System

      “The operation does not have a carbon monoxide detector.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2024

  9. Dec 18, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During a walk through of the building, it was observed by licensing a screw 1/2 an inch poking out of the wall.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 11 earlier visits
  1. Jul 12, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions

      “During a walk through of the operation, it was observed a caregiver was left supervising a group of children alone which is against their current background check conditions.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2023

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

      “During a walk through of the building, it was observed a hole going into the lunch room the size of an adult palm.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jun 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 2, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed pushing a child when the child would not sit down. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver admitted to pulling children's ears as a form of discipline and was observed by other caregivers pulling children's ears. The caregiver is no longer employed at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 12, 2023

  4. Jan 23, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Jan 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 6, 2023Complaint investigation3 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkHigh risk

      746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify Licensing within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not properly supervise the children she was responsible for when she left them alone unsupervised in a room.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2023

    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify parents within the required time frame.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023

  7. Jan 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Nov 8, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion

      “Three staff did not have high school educational requirements for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

      “Four children did not have healthcare statements.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 18, 2022

  9. Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Sep 1, 2022Visit1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The caregiver did not show good judgment when she was utilizing a personal digital device while children were in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2022

  11. Aug 8, 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 Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart

Is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 24, 2023.

When was Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 16, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 9 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 5 rules across 2 of 9 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 Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart care for?

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

Does Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart's hours?

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 729-3139 to ask.

What is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart's phone number?

(903) 729-3139.

Where is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center Elkhart?

557 N. State Hwy 19, Elkhart, TX 75839.

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