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YMCA at Lively Elementary

1800 Plymouth Dr W, Irving, TX 75061
licensed capacity
70
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$164
year first permitted
2011

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About YMCA at Lively Elementary

YMCA at Lively Elementary is a licensed child care center in Irving, Texas. The state has permitted it since October 10, 2011, for up to 70 children, serving school-age children.

It is open Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM.

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 10 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 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
3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
70 children

Hours

Hours

MondayToday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Thursday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Friday3:00 PM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayNot 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 capacity70 childrenFrom the state license
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Cost

Tuition and costs

YMCA at Lively Elementary has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time school-age care at a child care center in Dallas County has a median price of $164 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.
Dallas County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$194
Home daycare$172

Toddler

Center$180
Home daycare$163

Preschool

Center$175
Home daycare$160

School age

Center$164
Home daycare$151

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 at Lively Elementary

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
Full Permit
Capacity
70 children
Ages
School-age children
Permit issued
2011
License number
#1363346
See the state's record

Summary

10 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 10, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 4 of 10 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected

  • Supervision and ratios 3
  • Discipline and child guidance 2
  • 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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  1. Apr 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Dec 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  3. May 15, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  4. May 14, 2025Visit1 rule 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

      “At the time of the incident, there were no caregivers present in the bathroom to provide auditory or visual oversight.”

      The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2025

  5. Apr 14, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
  7. Sep 23, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Discipline and child guidanceMedium risk

      744.2001(a)(1) - Care Requirements - Flexible Programming

      “Children were observed sitting in the cafeteria for an extended period without specific tasks or activities to engage in.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 6, 2024

  8. Sep 5, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
    • Supervision and ratiosMedium risk

      744.1505(2) - Placement of Groups - Not Mingle Between Groups

      “The children were seen moving freely between rooms.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 23, 2024

  9. Aug 20, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualificationsLow risk

      744.1103(4) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2912)

      “newly hired employee did not have with Form 2912 affidavit.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

    • Supervision and ratiosMedium Low risk

      744.1503 - Definition of Group

      “One caregiver supervised 40 children in the gym while two others prepared activity centers in the next room.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

    • Discipline and child guidanceHigh risk

      744.2105(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

      “The caregiver yelled at the children, instructing them to remain silent and keep still.”

      The state verified the correction on Sep 5, 2024

  10. Nov 2, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
  1. Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  2. Oct 5, 2023Visit1 rule 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 student sustained a serious injury after caregivers were distracted by a personal conversation with each other.”

      The state verified the correction on Nov 2, 2023

  3. Sep 28, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
  4. Oct 17, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
    • Health, medication and illnessMedium risk

      744.2753(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit

      “The program's first aid kit did not include tweezers.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022

    • Building, equipment and play areasMedium risk

      744.3113(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist

      “The operation did not have a completed monthly playground inspection checklist available for review.”

      The state verified the correction on Oct 20, 2022

    • Safety and hazardsMedium High risk

      744.3559(3) - Sheltering Drills for Lock-Down-4 times in a calendar year

      “The operation's fire drills had not been documented. The deficiency was corrected during the inspection as fire drill related information was documented.”

      Corrected during the visit

  5. Feb 2, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
  6. Nov 10, 2021InspectionNo 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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FAQ

Questions about YMCA at Lively Elementary

Is YMCA at Lively Elementary licensed?

Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued October 10, 2011.

When was YMCA at Lively Elementary last inspected?

Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on April 10, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 10 visits in the last 3 years.

Has YMCA at Lively Elementary had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 10 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 at Lively Elementary care for?

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

Does YMCA at Lively Elementary accept child care subsidies?

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

What are YMCA at Lively Elementary's hours?

Monday to Friday, 3:00 PM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does YMCA at Lively Elementary cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 902-9076 to ask.

What is YMCA at Lively Elementary's phone number?

(469) 902-9076.

Where is YMCA at Lively Elementary?

1800 Plymouth Dr W, Irving, TX 75061. The nearest other daycare we list is Derra Smith, 0.4 miles away.

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