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YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary

14400 Fern Dr, Houston, TX 77079
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$167
year first permitted
2022

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About

About YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary

YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 24, 2022, for up to 70 children, serving preschoolers and 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 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited no rules in those visits. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

School-ageAccepts child care subsidy

Ages served: preschoolers and school-age children

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Hours today
2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Thursday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Friday2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot listed
From the state license

Programs

Programs and care

AgesPreschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license
Child care subsidyAccepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license
Licensed capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $167 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.
Harris County medians, full time, per week

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

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 YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2022
License number
#1726628
See the state's record

Summary

3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Feb 5, 2026: no rules cited

No rules cited on any of 3 visits

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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  1. Feb 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Feb 20, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Feb 28, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Aug 22, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Jan 24, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

      “The program has not practiced fire drill since 12/2021.”

      The state verified the correction on Jan 26, 2022

  7. Dec 16, 2021VisitNo rules cited
  8. Dec 10, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.401(2) - Posting Requirements- Letter or form from the most recent licensing inspection or investigation.

      “The inspection report on file was the application inspection conducted on 09/01/21. The last initial inspection conducted on 10/26/21 was not in file.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium risk

      744.801(2) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

      “The personnel and training records were not on site for review as indicated.”

      The state verified the correction on Dec 13, 2021

  9. Nov 9, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
    • Background checksMedium risk

      745.651(1) - Background Check Validation - You must inactivate a subject who is no longer associated with your operation within 7 days of leaving

      “A staff no longer employed as of 10/28/21 was active on employee list.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2021

    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1017(a) - Site Director Qualifications

      “The named site directors have not meet qualifications. The position has been vacant since 09/03/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021

  10. Nov 3, 2021Visit1 rule cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsMedium High risk

      744.1017(a) - Site Director Qualifications

      “The named site directors have not meet qualifications. The position has been vacant since 09/03/21.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 2021

Show 1 earlier visit
  1. Oct 26, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosHigh risk

      744.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

      “Two children walked to the restroom while the caregiver was in the cafeteria with the other children. The caregiver must step outside of the designated licensed space to open the door for parents to sign their child out at pick up.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 9, 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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary

Is YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 24, 2022.

When was YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on February 5, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary had rules cited by the state?

No. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists no cited rules in its 3 visits in the last 3 years. 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 Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary care for?

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

Does YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary's 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 Afterschool @ Thornwood Elementary?

14400 Fern Dr, Houston, TX 77079.

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