Shannon Rees
Wichita Falls, TX 76302 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Southside Youth Senter
- licensed capacity
- 80
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $112
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Southside Youth Senter
Southside Youth Senter is a licensed child care center in Wichita Falls, Texas. The state has permitted it since May 30, 2018, for up to 80 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 4 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
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 80 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 80 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Southside Youth Senter has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Wichita County has a median price of $112 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$130
Home daycare$117
Toddler
Center$122
Home daycare$112
Preschool
Center$119
Home daycare$110
School age
Center$112
Home daycare$105
State record
Inspection reports for Southside Youth Senter
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 80 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #817652
Summary
10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 25, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Transportation 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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 25, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Transportation training
“Two staff do not have current transportation training.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 26, 2026
- Apr 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
744.1315(b) - Each caregiver, operation director, program director, and site director Pediatric CPR
“Several staff do not have proof of current first aid and CPR training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 17, 2026
- Oct 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 18, 2025Complaint investigation2 rules cited
744.3805(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined staff failed to walk through the van causing a child to be left unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“During the course of the DFPS investigation it was determined that a child was left unattended in a vehicle for approximately 10 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 28, 2025
- Mar 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 19, 2024Visit3 rules cited
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Evidence gathered during the investigation shows a caregiver did not use good judgment or self-control when she cursed in front of children, flipped off a child, and played music for the children that contained inappropriate language. This staff was fired.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
“Evidence gathered during this investigation shows a staff was yelling and raising her voice at children in care. This staff was terminated.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
744.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“Evidence gathered during this investigation show staff were on their cell phones while in direct care of children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 12, 2024
- Apr 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
Apr 11, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent
“The food allergy emergency plan on file for a child in care was not signed by the doctor.”
The state verified the correction on May 1, 2023
- May 18, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Southside Youth Senter
Is Southside Youth Senter licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued May 30, 2018.
When was Southside Youth Senter last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 25, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Southside Youth Senter had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Southside Youth Senter care for?
80, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does Southside Youth Senter accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Southside Youth Senter's hours?
Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Southside Youth Senter cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (940) 767-7071 to ask.
What is Southside Youth Senter's phone number?
(940) 767-7071.
Where is Southside Youth Senter?
1205 Montgomery St, Wichita Falls, TX 76302. The nearest other daycare we list is Gales Daycare, 0.6 miles away.