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YMCA Alvarado Elementary North

1300 N Cummings Dr, Alvarado, TX 76009
licensed capacity
80
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$170
year first permitted
2026

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About YMCA Alvarado Elementary North

YMCA Alvarado Elementary North is a licensed child care center in Alvarado, Texas. The state has permitted it since February 18, 2026, for up to 80 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 12 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-age

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
80 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
Licensed capacity80 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA Alvarado Elementary North has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time preschool care at a child care center in Johnson County has a median price of $170 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.
Johnson County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$191
Home daycare$167

Toddler

Center$176
Home daycare$158

Preschool

Center$170
Home daycare$156

School age

Center$159
Home daycare$146

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 Alvarado Elementary North

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
80 children
Ages
Preschoolers and school-age children
Permit issued
2026
License number
#1820519
See the state's record

Summary

12 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Aug 28, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 12 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 2
  • Records and paperwork 2
  • Health, medication and illness 2
  • Safety and hazards 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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  1. Aug 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Mar 16, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  3. Mar 5, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Feb 19, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  5. Feb 17, 2026Visit2 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

      “A child was left unsupervised in the cafeteria for approximately 5 minutes.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium High risk

      744.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio

      “Based on interview statements, it was determined that the operation has been out of ratio with one caregiver at times having up to 30 children, when the maximum to one caregiver is 26.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 16, 2026

  6. Jan 22, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “It was determined the operation did not have hard copy enrollment forms for children present. While enrollment information is available by tablet the reception at the location is not always accessible. The staff need to be able to access the student's enrollment information as needed for food allergy information, parent contact information, list of authorized release people, and more.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  7. Jan 22, 2026Complaint investigation1 rule cited
    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information

      “It was determined the operation did not have hard copy enrollment forms for children present. While enrollment information is available by tablet the reception at the location is not always accessible. The staff need to be able to access the student's enrollment information as needed for food allergy information, parent contact information, list of authorized release people, and more.”

      The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2026

  8. Jan 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  9. Nov 18, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  10. Oct 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 2 earlier visits
  1. Oct 9, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium High risk

      744.2669 - Food Allergy Plan-Emergency plan for diagnosed child, signed by health care professional and parent

      “During the inspection one child with food allergies did not have a completed food emergency plan.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Records and paperworkMedium risk

      744.2001(b) - Care Requirements - Documentation of Special Care Needs on File and Used in Planning Activities

      “There were children in care with a food emergency plan on file but the medication stated that was needed by health care provider in the event of an allergic reaction was not available at the operation.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Health, medication and illnessHigh risk

      744.2657(1) - Storage of Medication - Inaccessible to Children

      “During the inspection a child had their epi pen in their backpack which is accessible to other children.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

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

      “At the time of inspection the operation had not conducted any monthly Fire Drills.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 24, 2025

  2. Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited

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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Questions about YMCA Alvarado Elementary North

Is YMCA Alvarado Elementary North licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued February 18, 2026.

When was YMCA Alvarado Elementary North last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on August 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 12 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA Alvarado Elementary North had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 4 of 12 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 YMCA Alvarado Elementary North care for?

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

Does YMCA Alvarado Elementary North accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are YMCA Alvarado Elementary North's hours?

Monday to Friday, 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA Alvarado Elementary North cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (682) 458-9071 to ask.

What is YMCA Alvarado Elementary North's phone number?

(682) 458-9071.

Where is YMCA Alvarado Elementary North?

1300 N Cummings Dr, Alvarado, TX 76009.

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