Angelita Arlene Hernandez
Victoria, TX 77901 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School
- licensed capacity
- 73
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $124
- year first permitted
- 2015
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About
About YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School
YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School is a licensed child care center in Victoria, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 30, 2015, for up to 73 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with after-school care, infant care, preschool and summer camp.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 21 visits in the last 3 years and cited 32 rules across 8 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsBefore- and after-schoolSummer campAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 73 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 6 weeks to 4 years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, infant care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 73 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Victoria County has a median price of $124 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$124
Home daycare$113
Toddler
Center$117
Home daycare$109
Preschool
Center$115
Home daycare$107
School age
Center$109
Home daycare$103
State record
Inspection reports for YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 73 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2015
- License number
- #1542021- 10651
Summary
21 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 28, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 8 of 21 visits · 32 rules in all · 32 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 7
- Health, medication and illness 6
- Staff training and qualifications 6
- Safety and hazards 3
- Food and nutrition 3
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safe sleep 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 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 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 28, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 21, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Jul 8, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
“The operation lacked operational polices number 9, 18, and 26.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
- Apr 15, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 24, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
“Two caregivers had a group of 33 children. The specified age of this group was 3 years old. The maximum group size for two caregivers with the specified age of 3 is 30 children. The caregivers were out of ratio by 3 children.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 7, 2026
Mar 10, 2026Inspection4 rules cited
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Disinfecting wipes were accessible to children in the 3 year old classroom. NOTE: This was corrected when the caregivers removed the wipes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 24, 2026
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out of six children files lacked a required health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 18, 2026
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One out of six children files lacked current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Two infants did not have infant feeding schedules.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 13, 2026
- Jan 13, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 7, 2026Inspection3 rules cited
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“The children's cots were not labeled in the infant room and both toddler rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
“The infant room and both toddler rooms did not have the activity plans posted.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 8, 2026
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
“Clorox wipes, sanitizer, and deodorizer were accessible to children in the toddler room. Hand sanitizer was accessible to children in the Prek 3 room.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2026
- Jul 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 2, 2025Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.1205(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 course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver would repeatedly step out of the classroom leaving a group of children unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
746.2805(10) - Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver placed a two-year-old child in time out for approximately 10 minutes. The child is only allowed to be in time out for two minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“During the course of an investigation regarding unexplained bruising to a child's arms, it was determined that a caregiver grabbed the child while attempting to redirect them, which may have resulted in the injuries.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that the caregiver was on their phone multiple times throughout the day.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 28, 2025
- Apr 2, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection9 rules cited
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“One out of eight children files lacked a physician statement.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One out of eight children files lacked current immunizations.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
746.4907(d) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
“The loose fill around the slide that is outdoors was not the appropriate depth of 6 inches.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director did not complete training in the required 6 topics.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“Four out of seven personnel files lacked the required 24 hours of training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 28, 2025
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Three out of seven personnel files lacked the required 6 topics of training.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 10, 2025
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
“The director did not have training on the prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“One out of seven personnel files lacked training on prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 11, 2025
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
“In the infant room, the bottles and sippy cups were not labeled.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 4, 2025
- Feb 24, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 21, 2025Visit4 rules cited
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver allowed children under the age of two to engage in screen time activities.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 5 year old child was placed in the infant room. The youngest infant in the classroom was 16 months old. The age gap is more than 18 months difference.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1205(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
“Children were observed walking to the restroom unsupervised.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 3, 2025
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“During a course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver was on the phone while a child was injured.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 2, 2025
- Dec 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Apr 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 3, 2024Inspection6 rules cited
746.1205(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 observed in the hallway alone, drinking from the water fountain.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
“Three classrooms placed snack directly on the table. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
“The director lacked training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome and abusive head trauma, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 25, 2024
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“Children were observed not washing their hands after diapering changing.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“Two caregivers were observed not washing their hands after changing children's diapers.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 11, 2024
- Jul 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
May 4, 2023Inspection5 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two out of six employee files lacked the required 6 topics of training.”
The state verified the correction on May 17, 2023
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
“Two out of six employee files lacked the required training for the prevention of Child Maltreatment.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Four out of six employee records lacked a completed affidavit.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
“Three classrooms did not have the children cots labeled. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection when the caregivers utilized a number chart and wrote numbers on the cots.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director employee file was missing the required training hours for year 2021-2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 8, 2023
- Jun 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 24, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“Recite: The operation did not have an additional employee in the building during nap time.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“Recite: The operation's annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“Recite: The outdoor playground structure is lacking six inches of loose-fill surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 24, 2022
May 13, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation's annual fire inspection has not been conducted.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted a fire drill since March 2022.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The outdoor playground structure is lacking six inches of loose-fill surfacing.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
746.1613(a)(4) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
“At the time of inspection, the director was counted in ratio during nap time, and did not have an additional employee in the building.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
- Oct 18, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 8, 2021Inspection5 rules cited
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
“Two personnel records reviewed did not have the required annual training complete within each staff members annual training year. Both staff members have completed 8 hours of annual training leaving 16 hours not complete.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 12, 2021
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“One caregiver was observed stepping outside of the classroom to help a child in the restroom leaving the remaining students unattended.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
“Two personnel records reviewed did not have the notarized Employee Affidavit complete on file available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Caregivers purse was observed to be sitting under the desk leaving it accessible to the children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
746.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
“One child's record reviewed did not have the date of admission complete on the admission form at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School
Is YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 30, 2015.
When was YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 28, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 21 visits in the last 3 years.
Has YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 32 rules across 8 of 21 visits in the last 3 years; 32 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 Early Learning Center Pre-School care for?
73, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (361) 575-0511 to ask.
What is YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School's phone number?
(361) 575-0511.
Where is YMCA Early Learning Center Pre-School?
1806 E Colorado St, Victoria, TX 77901. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Youth Adventure Camp, 0.1 miles away.