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Park South YMCA

2500 Romine Ave, Dallas, TX 75215
licensed capacity
100
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$180
year first permitted
2013

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About Park South YMCA

Park South YMCA is a licensed child care center in Dallas, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 21, 2013, for up to 100 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
100 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesToddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity100 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

Park South YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time toddler care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $180 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 Park South YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
100 children
Ages
Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2013
License number
#1412287
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 8 visits · 14 rules in all · 14 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 4
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Staff training and qualifications 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Supervision and ratios 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Other rules 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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  1. Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 14, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional

      “There was no food allergy emergency plan on file for a child with a known food allergy.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 17, 2025

  3. Jul 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection

      “The operation did not provide documentation of the corrections to the fire inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 12, 2025

  4. Jun 10, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Nov 20, 2024Inspection7 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      746.1013(a)(2) - Director's Absence - Caregiver in Charge Knows Responsibilities

      “There was not a qualifying caregiver in charge while the director was away.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Proof of transportation training for transporter and director was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “A caregiver who has access to children does not have an active background check.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child

      “There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “Proof of liability insurance was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 5, 2024

    • Other rulesHigh risk

      745.8411(b)(4) - Responsibilities - Not delay or prevent inspection or investigation

      “The van used for transportation was not made avalible for CCR staff upon request.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 3, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 16, 2024

  8. Oct 15, 2024Inspection5 rules cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4301(a) - Outdoor Space Requirements - 80 Sq. Feet Per Child

      “There is not 80 square feet of outdoor activity space for each child in the outdoor play area.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.405(a) - Required posting of Emergency Telephone numbers

      “Emergency telephone numbers were not posted with required postings.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Proof of transportation training for transporter was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium High risk

      746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space

      “There is not a fenced outdoor activity space.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5533 - 746.5533 carbon monoxide detection system installed

      “There is not a carbon monoxide detector installed.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 20, 2024

  9. Oct 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium High risk

      746.3403 - Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

      “Documentation of the annual health inspection was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.5103 - Documentation of Fire Inspection

      “Documentation of the annual fire inspection was not provided.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2023

  10. Jul 3, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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  1. Jun 21, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “Two caregivers were present that has a pending background check status.”

      Corrected during the visit

  2. Jan 23, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium Low risk

      746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees

      “A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2022 data from January 15, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2022 by January 23, 2022, as required.”

      The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2023

  3. Nov 14, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Nov 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 8, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jul 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 15, 2022Visit2 rules cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

      “The director did not ensure the minimum standards were in compliance. The operation received two inappropriate discipline citations from two separate investigations.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “Based on the information provided for the investigation, a belt was used for inappropriate discipline.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 8, 2022

  8. Jul 13, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 12, 2022Visit3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when she used inappropriate discipline toward a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Three rooms used for pre-k children did not have electric outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  10. Jul 12, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      746.2805(4) - Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or Instrument

      “A caregiver used inappropriate discipline toward a child in care.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

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

      “Based on the investigation, a caregiver did not use good judgment when she used inappropriate discipline toward a child.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 18, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered

      “Three rooms used for pre-k children did not have electric outlet covers. This was corrected at inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  11. Jul 11, 2022VisitNo rules cited
  12. Apr 26, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content

      “8/8 staff files were missing all or part of their health and safety audit related trainings.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

      “3/10 children needed updated immunization records.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2022

  13. Mar 3, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  14. Dec 7, 2021Inspection6 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      “The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 10, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 9, 2021

  15. Nov 18, 2021Inspection12 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

      “At the time of inspection the only available proof of liability insurance was expired on 11/1/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records- Current Driver's License

      “The driver's license copy on file for the center's driver was found to be expired at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      746.4505 - Storage for Individual Belongings

      “Children in the Pre K 4 class were observed not to have adequate storage for personal belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates

      “Four classrooms did not have written activity plans accessible at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “6 personnel files were reviewed and 6/6 caregiver filies were lacking 20 hours of required training.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.901 - Required Personnel Records

      “Out of 6 personnel records reviewed, 1 staff member was missing an affidavit, 3 staff files were missing signatures on employee paperpwork, and all 6 were missing date of hire information at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Background checksHigh risk

      745.621(a)(1) - Initial background checks submitted - At the time you submit your application

      “A caregiver was observed having direct access to children in care with no background check on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • 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

      “A caregiver with an ineligible status was observed in a Pre K class having direct access to children.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1316(a) - Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

      “Transportation training was reviewed for the center's driver and was not current at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post

      “The operation did not have the required postings posted in a prominent view at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR

      “6 personnel files were reviewed, 1 staff member did not have proof of CPR/First Aid training and 2 staff member's CPR/First Aid Training was expired.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center

      “Out of 6 classrooms observed, all 6 classrooms written activity plans were not posted or accessible at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 7, 2021

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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Questions about Park South YMCA

Is Park South YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 21, 2013.

When was Park South YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Park South YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 14 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 Park South YMCA care for?

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

Does Park South YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are Park South YMCA's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Park South YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.

What is Park South YMCA's phone number?

(469) 902-9076.

Where is Park South YMCA?

2500 Romine Ave, Dallas, TX 75215. The nearest other daycare we list is St Anthony Community Center, 0.2 miles away.

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