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The Bedford Center YMCA

2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021
licensed capacity
408
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$169
year first permitted
2023
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About The Bedford Center YMCA

The Bedford Center YMCA is a licensed child care center in Bedford, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 21, 2023, for up to 408 children, serving 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 7 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
School-age children
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
408 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 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
SundayTodayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesSchool-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity408 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

The Bedford Center YMCA has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Tarrant County has a median price of $169 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

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Tarrant County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$199
Home daycare$177

Toddler

Center$185
Home daycare$168

Preschool

Center$180
Home daycare$166

School age

Center$169
Home daycare$157

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 The Bedford Center YMCA

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
408 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2023
License number
#1775276
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 3 of 8 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Building, equipment and play areas 2
  • Safety and hazards 2
  • Food and nutrition 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Staff training and qualifications 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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See all 15 visits
  1. Jul 30, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jul 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings

      “In five out of the six classrooms, it was observed that children did not have individual spaces to store their personal belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2026

  3. Jun 26, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
    • Food and nutritionMedium High risk

      744.2419 - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary

      “The classrooms were all observed to have milk and juice cartons left out from am. snack which is served from 07:00 and to 08:30 am. The food items were observed out on the counter past 10:30 am. All of the left out drinks and food items were discarded during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.2051(8) - Space and Equipment - System for Belongings

      “In five out of the six classrooms, it was observed that children did not have individual spaces to store their personal belongings.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

    • Background checksHigh risk

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

      “One of caregivers does not have an active background check on file with the operation or its governing body.”

      The state verified the correction on Jul 24, 2026

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.2507(10) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

      “Observed Lysol cleaning products within reach of children in two of six classrooms. Items were removed during the inspection.”

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 18, 2026VisitNo rules cited
  5. May 27, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3501(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal

      “Operation did not have current fire inspection on file at the time of the inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 28, 2026

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - 20 Clock hours for Program Director or Operation Director

      “At the time of inspection 5 staff files did not have training available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on May 29, 2026

  6. Jun 17, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  8. Mar 12, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Jul 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Jul 27, 2023Visit2 rules cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1205(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 evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left unsupervised in the bathroom.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023

    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

      “This standard was evaluated in regards to a report and found deficient. A child was left in the bathroom during a transition when the caregiver did not properly account for all children in her care.”

      The state verified the correction on Aug 10, 2023

Show 5 earlier visits
  1. Jul 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Jun 27, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Jun 13, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023

  4. Jun 2, 2023Visit1 rule cited
    • Other rulesHigh risk

      HRC42.041(a) - Illegal Operation - Not Licensed

      “The operation is caring for approximately 150 children without a permit. The operation is still in the application phase.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 16, 2023

  5. May 23, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3651 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

      “The operation did not a current Gas Leak inspection on file at the time of inspection.”

      The state verified the correction on May 26, 2023

    • Safety and hazardsHigh risk

      744.3501(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months

      “The operation did not have a current fire inspection on file.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023

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 The Bedford Center YMCA

Is The Bedford Center YMCA licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 21, 2023.

When was The Bedford Center YMCA last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has The Bedford Center YMCA had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 3 of 8 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 The Bedford Center YMCA care for?

408, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.

Does The Bedford Center YMCA accept child care subsidies?

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

What are The Bedford Center 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 The Bedford Center YMCA cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (817) 725-8439 to ask.

What is The Bedford Center YMCA's phone number?

(817) 725-8439.

Where is The Bedford Center YMCA?

2801 Forest Ridge Dr, Bedford, TX 76021. The nearest other daycare we list is Saint Timothy Cumberland, 0.3 miles away.

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