PISD Employee Daycare Center
1918 E Murchison St, Palestine, TX
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 220
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 1999
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About
About Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Palestine, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 14, 1999, for up to 220 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Faith-based approach.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 18 visits in the last 3 years and cited 2 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageFaith-basedOpens 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
- 6:30 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 220 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 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 |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Approach | Faith-based (Christian principles) |
| Licensed capacity | 220 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center 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.
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
State record
Inspection reports for Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 220 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 1999
- License number
- #542022
Summary
18 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 5, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 18 visits · 2 rules in all · 2 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 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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- Aug 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 4, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Oct 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 24, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 1, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 29, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Apr 22, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 18, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 12, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 34 earlier visits
- Jun 20, 2024VisitNo rules cited
May 22, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“While reviewing immunization records for the Health and Safty Audit, there were 6 children files that did not have up to date immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 14, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 17, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 26, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 24, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegation and found to be deficient. A child was found in the hallway alone by a caregiver. This was reported.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2024
- Nov 16, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 17, 2023Complaint investigation5 rules cited
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children
“Based on a DFPS investigation, caregivers were not interacting positively with children. as the caregiver was playing dodgeball with two-year-olds.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregiver was viewed kicking a ball which resulted in hitting 3 children causing them to fall and cry.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. A two-year-old was placed in time out for over 2 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
746.307(c) - Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
“Based on a DFPS investigation this standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The operation did not notify the parents in the required timeframe of the less serious injuries their children received.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 16, 2023
- Sep 6, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 13, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 7, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 24, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
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. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center’s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
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 adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
Feb 23, 2023Visit3 rules cited
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. Two caregivers did not show competency during the transition when they witnessed multiple children leave the transition line and did not complete a transition count or a sweep of the playground when entering the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center’s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards. The director is not maintaining compliance with minimum standards by adequately supervising staff and having staff maintain appropriate supervision of the children, which has resulted in 3 supervision citations within a month.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
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 adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a twenty-two month old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2023
- Feb 17, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 15, 2023Visit3 rules cited
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 report to the parent within the required time frame.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. Supervision was not met when a child was able to wander out of the restroom without the caregiver's knowledge. The caregiver was unaware of the ongoing activity of the child she was responsible for and lacked visual and auditory awareness.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegation and found to be deficient. The child-care center’s daily operation is not administered in compliance with the minimum standards”
The state verified the correction on Mar 7, 2023
- Feb 9, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 8, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
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 competency during the transition from the exterior playground to the classroom resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground. A secondary caregiver did not show competency during the transition when she witnessed the child hiding under the equipment and did not advise the primary caregiver.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
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 adequately supervise the children she was responsible for resulting in a three year old child being left unattended and unsupervised alone on the exterior playground.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2023
- Sep 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 31, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 26, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 18, 2022VisitNo rules cited
Jul 14, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Supervision was not met when a child was able to exit the building without operation staff knowing. Operation staff did not have visual nor auditory awareness of the child’s whereabouts and was therefore unable to intervene.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the allegations and found to be deficient. The caregivers did not demonstrate good judgment while allowing children to transition alone from the front desk to the backyard resulting in a child eloping from the operation and returning to the parent’s vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 31, 2022
- May 19, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 11, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 7, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found to be deficient. The afterschool program counselor did not demonstrate competency, good judgment, and self-control in the presence of children when performing assigned responsibilities when they pulled a child’s hair out of anger.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
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 afterschool program counselor was observed using cruel and unusual treatment of a child when they pulled a child’s hair out of anger.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 18, 2022
- Feb 10, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jan 25, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 20, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.1301(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation Training
“Transport driver did not have transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2022
Dec 8, 2021Visit2 rules cited
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The parents were not given an incident report as required.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2022
746.1301(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
“This standard was reviewed in relation to the reported allegations and found not to be in compliance. The driver did not have pre-service or transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2022
Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“At the inspection, three out of ten personnel files reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit in the file.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 19, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center
Is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 14, 1999.
When was Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 18 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 2 rules across 2 of 18 visits in the last 3 years; 2 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 care for?
220, 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 accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Palestine YMCA Early Childhood 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 Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (903) 729-3139 to ask.
What is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(903) 729-3139.
Where is Palestine YMCA Early Childhood Center?
5500 N Loop 256, Palestine, TX 75801.