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YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows
- licensed capacity
- 60
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $156
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows
YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since June 4, 2013, for up to 60 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 16 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
School-age
Ages served: school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- School-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 60 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 60 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $156 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 60 children
- Ages
- School-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1499689
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 6 visits · 16 rules in all · 16 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 5
- Safety and hazards 3
- Records and paperwork 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Background checks 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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- Sep 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 20, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation failed to conduct a fire drill in the month of February.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
Sep 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The operation did not have the most current inspection report available for review in their operation binder.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 26, 2024
Sep 11, 2024Inspection14 rules cited
744.3607(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“The operation does not document the completion of monthly fire extinguisher inspections, missed month of August 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1301(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric First Aid
“3 out of 3 caregivers did not have their Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking training on file for review. 2 out of the 3 were hired in the last 90 days and have unsupervised access with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“One caregiver was in charge of 50 children for the first hour of operation. The maximum capacity for a group with a specified age group of 6-8yo for one caregiver is 26. This group is over by 24 children. Note: this was corrected at inspection when the second caregiver arrived, divided the large group and both groups operated in ratio.”
Corrected during the visit
744.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees - Pediatric CPR
“3 out of 3 caregivers did not have their Pediatric CPR training on file for review. 2 out of the 3 were hired in the last 90 days and have unsupervised access with children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver used poor judgment by using the microphone and PA system on the stage in the cafeteria and proceeded to consistently yell at the children for various reasons and situations.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.
“The operation has in the parent's binder for viewing the inspection report dated 4/11/2023 and not the most recent inspection report.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation did not complete a fire drill for the month of August 2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“The sole caregiver present did not know how many children were present and answered about 50 children in care. The number of children counted was 47. The second caregiver pulled a group to go to the playground and was asked how many kids, and the answer was 22. The number of children counted was 23.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1303(1) - Orientation - Minimum Standards
“3 out of 3 staff did not have documentation of orientation for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“Liability insurance in the operation's binder made available to parents is expired 9/1/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1011 - Director Present During Operating Hours
“The director is not present minimum amount of time at operation.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation's monthly building and play ground checklist for the months of August and September are not filled out.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“1 out of 3 caregivers counted in ratio did not have an active background check, nor had an eligibility letter. Note: the caregiver left the operation upon request and will not come back until receipt of eligibility.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
744.1013(c) - Director's Absence - Employees Know Who Is in Charge
“None of the caregivers knew who was the caregiver left in charge in the director's absence.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 25, 2024
Sep 14, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
744.3561(a)(4) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location Inside
“The operation emergency evacuation diagram did not include the designated location inside the child-care center where they will take shelter from threatening weather.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 5, 2023
744.605(6) - Required Admission Information-Emergency Contact
“During the review of children's records 5 out of the 6 records evaluated was found to be missing emergency contact information for another responsible individual when the parent cannot be reached in the event of an emergency.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 3, 2023
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 27, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
744.2413(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The operation did not have menus. Menu calendar posted was for March but did was blank.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“During the inspection it was found that the site director listed has not been present since before October.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
744.1003(b)(1) - Program Director - Supervise up to 9 Site Directors at Multi-Site Before and After School
“During the inspection it was determined that the operation does not have a designated site director.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
“The operation was not able to make personnel records available for review when requested.”
The state verified the correction on May 11, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows
Is YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued June 4, 2013.
When was YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows 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 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 16 rules across 3 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 16 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 YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows care for?
60, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
Does YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows' hours?
Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Where is YMCA After School @ Pine Shadows?
9900 Neuens Rd, Houston, TX 77080. The nearest other daycare we list is Creative Care - Blalock, 0.7 miles away.