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6729 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX
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YMCA Afterschool @ Weekley YMCA is a licensed child care center in Houston, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 16, 2007, for up to 102 children, serving school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 20 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 11 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | School-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 102 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
YMCA Afterschool @ Weekley YMCA 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).
State record
20 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 18, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 12 of 20 visits · 23 rules in all · 23 corrected
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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745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“3 caregivers were observed to be present and in care of children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“Staff present were not aware of the number of children in care. One caregiver stated they believed there were around 45 children present, another caregiver stated they believed there were 39 present. None of the staff attempted to count the children to verify the count. CCR requested all children be grouped in one area to verify the number of children present. 49 children were counted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
744.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages
“The caregivers were not aware of the ages of children present. One caregiver stated they do not go by ages but by grade level and that the children should be between 5-11 or 12yrs old. A second caregiver stated they did not know because they were a substitute. There was only information available for the children from one school. According to the caregiver in charge, the driver had the other rosters for a pick-up run.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“4 caregivers were observed to be present and in care of children without notification of eligibility from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU)”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
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
“During the inspection, caregivers were observed walking out of the classroom multiple times leaving children unsupervised. At one point of the inspection, there were no caregivers in either room. One caregiver was observed to stand in a doorway to observe two groups.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
744.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene when necessary
“During the inspection, children were observed rough playing, one child was observed punching another child in the private area, another child was observed holding a child against the wall and holding their hand around the child's neck. The child was in against the wall for approximately 20-30 seconds before a caregiver came to intervene. Children were also observed running back and forth between two rooms, sitting and climbing on furniture, with little to no intervention from the caregivers present.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
744.303(4) - Report Change in Director
“The operation failed to notify CCR of a change to the program director within 5 days of the change in director.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio
“During the inspection, there were several times were one or two caregivers were observed to be supervising 40-49 children, exceeding the ratio for children 6-13yrs of 1 caregiver to 26 children and max group ratio of 2 caregivers to 35 children.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2026
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“A caregiver was not aware of the number of children in their care. The caregiver stated there were 18 children in the group including a small group who went to the restroom. A total of 21 children were observed including 10 children who were escorted to the restroom. The caregiver was asked to count again to verify the number of children in their care. The caregiver then counted and stated there were 10 children in their care and remainder went to the restroom giving the group a total of 18. The caregiver was informed they were still incorrect and that there were 11 children in their care, in addition to the group who went to the restroom. The caregiver was informed that there was a total of 21 children in the group.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2026
744.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know how many children responsible for
“The caregiver was not aware of the number of children in their care. They ststed there were 16 children present. The group was counted by Child Care Regulation (CCR) multiple times and 21 children were observed to be present.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
744.2105 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“During the course of the investigation, information obtained indicated that caregivers at the operation use a disciplinary practice in which all children are required to sit down, place their heads down, and have the classroom lights turned off when one child is misbehaving.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 30, 2026
744.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support a caregiver failed to use good judgement when they yelled and use profane language in the presence of children.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
744.2105(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing or pulling
“Based on the information obtained during the investigation, there is sufficient information to support two caregivers inappropriately grabbed a child having a tantrum by the wrist and shoulders in an attempt to restrain them.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 29, 2026
744.3501(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“Operation does not have a current fire marshal inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 21, 2025
744.3501(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
“There was not an updated inspection report available for licensing to review.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 6, 2025
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers that was counted in the child care ratio was present with a pending/inactive background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“Two caregivers that was counted in the child care ratio was present with a pending/inactive background check.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2024
744.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected. or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient information to support neglectful supervision of a child who was left in a van.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
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
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, a child was left unsupervised in the van for over 2 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to follow the operation's transportation procedures by checking the van for any children or belongings resulting in the child being left in the vehicle for over 2 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
744.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Based on the information obtained in the DFPS investigation, caregivers were not aware of all children in their care. Caregivers were not aware of the child's absence until the parent arrived for pick-up.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
744.3805(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, a caregiver failed to account for all children or check off a roster list.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 12, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“During the follow up a caregiver with an inactive background check was still present at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 8, 2024
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“A caregiver was counted in the child caregiver ratio with an inactive background check status.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 27, 2024
744.3503 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Documentation not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on May 12, 2023
744.3503 - Documentation of Fire Inspection
“Doucmentation of the most recent fire inspection was not available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2023
744.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers - Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected. or Exploited
“Based on the information obtained from the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient information to support neglectful supervision of a child who was left in a van.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
744.3805(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the caregiver failed to follow the operation's transportation procedures by checking the van for any children or belongings resulting in the child being left in the vehicle for approx. 1.5 hours.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
744.3805(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
“Based on the information obtained during the DFPS investigation, the sign-in/out log did not accurately account for the children that were removed from the van and in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
744.1205(a)(1) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Based on the information obtained in the DFPS investigation, caregivers were not aware of all children in their care. Caregivers were not aware of the child's absence until the parent arrived for pick-up.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2023
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FAQ
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 16, 2007.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 18, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 20 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 12 of 20 visits in the last 3 years; 23 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.
102, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
It has not listed its tuition. Call (713) 664-9622 to ask.
(713) 664-9622.
7101 Stella Link Rd, Houston, TX 77025. The nearest other daycare we list is Weekly YMCA Club Mid @ Pershing Middle School, 0.2 miles away.